Histotechnician

Decypher
San Diego, CA

Join Decypher and make a direct impact on the health and readiness of Americas service members, veterans, and their families. Since 2008 Decypher has offered healthcare industry professionals careers where their expertise is valued, and their work makes a meaningful impact. Decypher partners with the Defense Health Agency to deliver professional services, technology, and management solutions. Our mission is to provide and support quality care for our veterans, servicemembers and their families, across the United States.

Job Summary: Decypher is seeking a qualified Histotechnician (Pathology) to support the Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA.

Required Qualifications:

  • Education: Graduate from a medical laboratory technician training program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
  • Certifications:
    • Basic Life Suuport (BLS)
    • HT/Histology Certification/registration issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  • Experience: Minimum of one year of experience as a histotechnician.

U.S. Citizenship is required

Key Responsibilities:

  • The technician will work under the direction of the Histology Supervisor and must apply specialized technical and practical knowledge in histopathologic and histochemical procedures for diagnosis and training. Perform a full range of standard and non-standard histologic procedures to be used in diagnosis, direct patient care, screening for diseases, and follow-up patient care.
  • Uses the laboratory information system (CoPath Plus) to determine the correct protocol which is dependent on the type of tissue.
  • Must be competent in the use of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) MHS Genesis to determine the source of the specimen and the specific testing profiles required for submitted surgical specimens.
  • Must be proficient in ordering tests using MHS Genesis for those specimens received from various off-site locations.
  • While operating CoPath Plus, have the ability to entail order entry, specimen accessioning, and proof reading of gross descriptions. Obtain relevant patient history for cases grossed.
  • Loads, operates, and performs required reagent management on automated tissue processors.
  • Embeds tissue into paraffin blocks. Full knowledge and understanding of various tissue types and which require specialized embedding techniques.
  • Cuts tissue using an automated or manual rotary microtome, producing 25-micron thick paraffin sections of excellent quality. The incumbent will also section control tissue as required by the department.
  • Prepare specimens for transport to MTF laboratory or for mail out.
  • Prepare biological waste for proper disposal.

Work Environment & Schedule: Monday Friday, 0730 -1730, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California

Compensation & Benefits: Up to $ 43.38 per hour + Health & Welfare.

Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V)

Posted 2026-01-28

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