Clinical Systems - Clinical Applications

Part Time

76066BR

Job Summary

Under supervision (HT-I) or general supervision (HT-II) by Senior-level technologists, Lead technologist and the Electron Microscopy Supervisor, the incumbent serves as an Electron Microscopy Technologist in the Laboratory for Electron Microscopy and Neuromuscular Special Studies (EM/NM Laboratory). Duties include EM specimen receipt, gross examination, case accessioning in the Department LIS system, tissue processing, thick sectioning, Ultrathin sectioning/staining, electron microscope operation, examination/digital image photomicrography, immunofluorescence microscopy, muscle histochemistry and nerve teasing. Performs quality control and associated documentation, technical validation, and associated record keeping. Other technical duties as assigned may include backup in the STAT Histology lab or grossing lab. The incumbent will rotate between workstations within the lab. Incumbent must be able to work flex work hours as needed to meet Department operational needs and cover work rotations.

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Department Description

Clinical Systems is responsible for all aspects of the Electronic Health Record (APeX) and other clinical and infrastructure applications for UCSF Health hospitals, practices, affiliates and community partners.

Applicants must be able to adhere and emulate Clinical Systems culture and core values as stated below: "People First: Patients are healthier and families happier with Clinical Systems to support them. Our solutions enable providers and staff to pioneer care, train the next generation of clinical leaders, and secure UCSF's future. We use talent, creativity, and diverse skillsets to tackle tough problems. We strive to be proactive, and make time to innovate, appreciate and connect. When something big is needed, we deliver."

Our Team Core Values include:

• Judgment: Makes wise decisions, identifies root causes, thinks strategically, and prioritizes what to do now and what can be improved later.
• Communication: Listens well, is concise and articulate in speech and writing, treats people with respect independent of their status, and maintains calm poise in stressful situations.
• Impact: Accomplishes amazing amounts of important work, colleagues can rely upon you, focuses on results, exhibits bias-to-action, and avoids analysis-paralysis.
• Innovation: Finds practical solutions to hard problems, suggests better approaches and new ideas that prove useful, and stays nimble by minimizing complexity and finding time to simplify.
• Collaboration: Understands that work cannot be accomplished solely as an individual contributor; works through others to develop holistic solutions that meet our customer needs and the goals of the organization.

Required Qualifications

• College degree in a biological science, chemistry or a related field, or equivalent education and experience to include coursework in biological sciences/chemistry and work experience in Electron Microscopy (EM) or related field such as Histotechnology, including experience performing immunofluorescence or muscle histochemistry, or MSA certified in Electron Microscopy.
• HT I: Educational requirements or equivalent combination plus one year of work experience in EM or a related field such as Histotechnology performing immunofluorescence or muscle histochemistry as outlined above. Excellent interpersonal communication skills required.
• HT II - Educational requirements plus one year performing diagnostic(clinical) electron microscopy, immunofluorescence and muscle histochemistry procedures at the HT-1 Level, or two years of general EM experience performing all technical components of electron microscopy (TEM) in a comparable laboratory environment within the last five years. Knowledge of ultrastructural pathology required. Excellent interpersonal communication skills required.
• Note: Viable candidates who partially meet the qualifications required may be placed in a HLT-I level position until skill set/work experience criteria is met for the HT-II level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training in electron microscopy preferred.
• Experience in Immunofluorescence technique preferred.
• Experience in muscle histochemistry highly desirable.
• Training or experience in Histology / Histotechnology desirable.
• HT I, II: MSA Certification in Electron Microscopy desirable.

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

009065 HISTO TCHNO 1

Job Category

Allied Health, Clinical Labs

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Limited Appt

Percentage

50%

Appointment End Date

30-Aug-2025

Location

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Shift

Days, Weekends, Variable

Shift Length

Variable

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday