Histology Technician
Histology Technician
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USD 47840 - 62400
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Job Description
Job Title: Histology Technician
Department: Histology
Location: Modesto
Shift: Monday Friday 3:00am11:30am
FullTime / PartTime: FullTime
Classification: NonExempt
Reports to: Histology Manager
Yosemite Pathology is a private independent pathologist owned and operated surgical pathology and cytology laboratory based in Modesto CA. YP provides comprehensive state of the art reliable and accurate diagnostic services to its physicians and major area hospitals in the Alameda Amador Calaveras Contra Costa Kern Mariposa Merced San Joaquin Solano Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties. YP offers a full spectrum of tissue pathology cytology and histology services including examination of gynecologic specimens body fluids and fine needle aspiration specimens. We also offer an extensive array of special stains and immunohistochemistry to assist in the management of oncologic and nononcologic diseases. The laboratory is supported by highly qualified Histotechnologist
Cytotechnologist Technicians and office staff who offer excellent service.
Summary/Objective
The Histology Technician is responsible for preparing slides from tissue samples for the pathologist to review. They are also responsible for prioritizing testing procedures and completing those procedures in an accurate and timely manner while maintaining proper accurate records of all tests done in accordance with established policies procedures and regulations.
Essential Functions
Daily cleaning and set up of work area to include instruments waterbath microtome and workbench
Paraffin embedding of routine anatomical (nonDermatology) Pathology tissue specimens.
Ability to produce quality sections of all paraffin embedded routine (no Alopecias) anatomical Pathology tissue specimens cutting of all levels recuts reembeds and stains
Basic understanding of the H&E stain
Ability to check H&E control for stain quality
Daily maintenance of the Prisma stainer and coverslipper retrieving correct tissue blocks and slides from storage areas
Maintain special stain control bank cutting control blocks as needed
Basic understanding of the H&E stain
Knowledge and understanding of Alcian Blue and PAS stains
Ability to troubleshoot Prisma stainer issues
Basic understanding of Histology special stains and the tissue components they stain for use of appropriate controls.
Job Requirements and Skills
2 4 years of Histology experience
Preferred ASCP HT Certification
Associates degree in biology or related field (Preferred)
Intermediate computer skills
Strong communication skills verbally and written.
Manual Dexterity and strong attention to detail
All offers of employment at Yosemite Pathology are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
