DCI Donor Services, Inc. · 3 months ago
Pathology/Histotech Assistant
Greater Sacramento
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expDCI Donor Services, Inc. is an Organ Procurement Organization dedicated to saving lives through organ and tissue donation. They are seeking a Per Diem Histotechnologist or Pathology Assistant to support organ donor evaluations by preparing tissue slides and pathology specimens at donor locations.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Travel to donor recovery sites in Sacramento and Santa Rosa California and prepare high-quality histological slides for rapid evaluation
Perform gross dissection, tissue embedding, sectioning, and staining using portable histology equipment
Collaborate closely with pathologists, transplant surgeons, and clinical staff to support time-sensitive donor assessments
Maintain rigorous standards for specimen identification, handling, and documentation in compliance with regulatory and OPO guidelines
Operate and troubleshoot mobile slide preparation platforms and digital imaging tools
Participate in quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives related to mobile pathology services
Provide on call availability with an ability to respond within 4 hours of notification
Qualification
Required
Certification as a Histotechnologist (HTL or HT, ASCP) or experience as a Pathology Assistant (PA)
Strong technical skills in tissue processing, microtomy, and staining techniques
Ability to work independently in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments
Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including availability for nights, weekends, and on-call shifts
Valid driver's license and ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Preferred
At least 2 years of experience in a clinical or surgical pathology environment preferred
Familiarity with digital pathology or mobile lab platforms is a plus
Company
DCI Donor Services, Inc.
DCI Donor Services’ family of companies includes DCI Donor Service Tissue Bank and organ procurement organizations in California, New Mexico and Tennessee.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Teresa Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
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