yosemite pathology medical groupBakersfield, CA
Histology Technician
$47,840 per year
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Histology Technician
yosemite pathology medical groupBakersfield, CA
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)2 days ago
$47,840 per year
Job Description:
Job Description 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 non-oncologic 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.
Shift:
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00pm - 6:30amEssential Functions
Daily cleaning and set up of work area to include instruments, waterbath, microtome, and workbench
Paraffin embedding of routine Anatomic Pathology tissue specimens.
Ability to produce quality sections of all paraffin embedded routine Anatomic Pathology tissue specimens cutting of all "levels", "recuts", "re-embeds" 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 and cutting control blocks as needed
Basic understanding of the H&E stain
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
Associate's degree in biology or related field (Preferred)
Intermediate computer skills
Strong communication skills, verbally and written.
Manual Dexterity and strong attention to detail
Compensation and Benefits:
The compensation is $47,840 – $66,560 annually 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 rolesAll 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.
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Level
Mid
Salary
$47,840 per year
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Occupation
Histology Technicians
Industry
Medical Laboratories
Posted
2 days ago