Histology, Lead Bench Technician, Day Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Position & Client Overview:

Our client, a large pathology practice located in central California, is currently seeking a histotechnician to test in their busy anatomic pathology laboratory on the day shift (6:00-2:30 pm) with rotating weekends.

Salary Range: $83,000-93,000

This client offers the highest pay in the country with great benefits, relocation assistance, and sign-on bonuses. They also offer a supportive and enriching work environment with a focus on professional growth and employee satisfaction. Employees have praised the organization for its collaborative atmosphere, opportunities for learning, and competitive compensation. The group provides a range of benefits, including flexible work hours, a strong emphasis on teamwork, and a commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture. These factors make it an appealing choice for professionals in the medical field seeking a fulfilling career.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a pathology lab facility in the very low-cost-of-living Modesto area. Living in Modesto offers a blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, making it an attractive place to call home. The city enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities year-round. Residents can explore the scenic trails of the Tuolumne River Regional Park, enjoy a day at the Modesto Reservoir, or visit the nearby Yosemite National Park for breathtaking landscapes. For indoor activities, Modesto boasts a vibrant arts scene, including the Gallo Center for the Arts, which hosts performances ranging from theater to live music. The city also offers a variety of dining options, shopping centers, and family-friendly attractions, creating a well-rounded lifestyle for its residents.

Job Summary:

Perform routine specimen preparation which involves cutting various tissue types and mounting them on glass slides for examination under the microscope by the pathologist.

Nationally certified histotechnician experienced in receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the pathologist. Able to perform complex histologic procedures, recognize deviations from expected results, and analyze and correct problems using scientific principles learned from NAACLS training and years of experience.

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance
• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Retrieving correct blocks for any request from Pathologist. 
• Retrieving any slides for Pathologist 
• Distributing all stained slides to correct Pathologist/Hospital  
• Titer concentrated antibodies 
• Looking at any slides that need to go out STAT 
• Operating and maintaining all IHC instrumentation  
• Performing microtomy and IHC staining of all same-day requests 
• Running all same day STAT cases for all hospitals 
• Ensuring adequate stock of controls

Education and Certification:

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree or 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry
• HT/L(ASCP) certification
• One (1) year experience as an HT

The ideal candidate will be willing to take on new challenges, have a proven record for producing results, and be willing to learn and grow with the company.

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law.