Histology Technician

Histology Technician

Modesto, CA Sunday-Thursday 11:30 pm - 8 am

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.

Daily cleaning and set up of work area to include instruments, waterbath, microtome, and workbench

Paraffin embedding of routine anatomical (non-Dermatology) Pathology tissue specimens.

Ability to produce quality sections of all paraffin embedded routine (no Alopecia's) anatomical 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 cutting control blocks as needed

Basic understanding of the H&E stain

Knowledge and understanding of Alcian Blue and Client stains

Ability to troubleshoot Prisma stainer issues

Basic understanding of Histology special stains and the tissue components they stain for, use of appropriate controls.

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