IHC Histology Technician

Job Title: IHC Histology Technician

Department: Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Full-Time / Part-Time: Full-Time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: IHC Manager

Yosemite Pathology (YP) 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 non-oncologic diseases. The laboratory is supported by highly qualified Histotechnologist Cytotechnologist Technicians and office staff who offer excellent service.

Summary/Objective

The IHC Histology Technician is responsible for cutting staining and preparing 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 and maintaining proper accurate records of all tests done in accordance with established policies procedures and regulations.

Shift: Sunday - Thursday 9:00 pm - 6:30 am

Essential Functions

• Retrieving correct blocks for any request from Pathologist.
• Retrieving any slides for Pathologist.
• Distribute all stained slides to correct Pathologist/Hospital.
• Titer concentrated antibodies.
• Operation and maintenance of all IHC instrumentation.
• Microtomy and IHC staining of all same day requests.
• Process same day STAT requests for all hospitals.
• QC slides from same day STAT requests.
• Ensure adequate stock of controls.

Job Requirements and Skills

• 2 - 4 years of Immunohistochemistry (IHC) experience.
• ASCP Certified Histotechnologist preferred
• Associates degree supplemented with one to three years of experience in a clinical setting preferred
• Basic knowledge of biology and medical terminology
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of handling chemicals and biohazardous materials
• Skill in communication and collaborating both orally and in writing
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot and problem solve issues
• Ability to work independently or in small or large groups
• General knowledge of good laboratory practices and aseptic technique
• Prioritize with a high emphasis on quality while working in a high-pressure data driven department in a fast-paced environment

Compensation and Benefits

• The compensation is $47840 $ 62400 annually (non-exempt) paid semi-monthly on an eight (8) hour per day forty (40) hour per week. Final salary offer subject to multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise geographic location of the role and current market data.
• 401(k) includes an employer match up to 4%
• Robust health plans including dental vision life and mental health support.
• Offer generous annual vacation and sick time.
• 10 paid holidays
• Annual scrub allowance for Lab roles

Work Environment

This position operates in a laboratory environment and may involve frequent standing and exposure to hazardous chemicals and biohazardous materials.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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