Pathology​/Histotech Assistant

Organization Type:Organ Procurement Organization (OPO)
Employment Type:Per Diem On Call

Join a Life-Saving Mission with Cutting-Edge Technology

Are you a skilled Histotechnologist or Pathology Assistant passionate about making a direct impact in the field of transplantation? Our organization is seeking aPer Diem Histotechnologist or Pathology Assistantto join our team of medical professionals dedicated to saving lives through organ and tissue donation.

As a vital member of our mobile pathology team, you will help support organ donor evaluations by preparing tissue slides and pathology specimens at donor locations. Using state-of-the-artmobile slide preparation technology, you will bring lab-quality histology services directly to the field, enabling faster decisions and better outcomes for transplant recipients.

Key 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

Qualifications:

• Required:Certification as a Histotechnologist (HTL or HT, ASCP) or experience as a Pathology Assistant (PA).
• At least 2 years of experience in a clinical or surgical pathology environment preferred.
• Strong technical skills in tissue processing, microtomy, and staining techniques.
• Familiarity with digital pathology or mobile lab platforms is a plus.
• 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.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of alife-saving missionthat directly impacts patients and families.
• Useinnovative mobile pathology technologyto deliver real-time diagnostics in the field.
• Gain unique experience at the intersection of pathology, transplant medicine, and emerging health tech.
• Work with a passionate, multidisciplinary team in a purpose-driven environment.

Ready to make a difference with every slide you prepare? Apply now and help us deliver hope—one donor, one recipient, one life at a time.