Pathology/Histotech Assistant at DCI Donor Services – West Sacramento, California

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 a Per Diem Histotechnologist or Pathology Assistant to 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-art mobile 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 a life-saving mission that directly impacts patients and families.
• Use innovative mobile pathology technology to 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.