Histology Technician

Yosemite Pathology Med Group; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health plans (dental, vision, life, &

Vacation and sick leave

10 paid holidays

Scrub allowance

Job summary

Yosemite Pathology Med Group in Modesto is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare slides from tissue specimens for pathologists, ensuring accurate and timely processing. The role emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and precise technique.

The candidate should have 2–4 years of Histology experience, an Associate's degree (preferred), and intermediate computer skills. ASCP HT certification is preferred. Night shift, Sunday–Thursday, full-time, non-exempt.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of Histology experience
• ASCP HT Certification preferred
• Associate's degree in biology or related field preferred
• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong communication skills, verbally and written
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning and setup of work area including instruments, waterbath, microtome, and workbench
• Paraffin embedding of routine anatomical pathology tissue specimens
• Produce quality sections of all paraffin-embedded tissue specimens, including cut levels, recuts, re-embeds and stains
• Basic understanding of H&E stain and ability to check H&E controls for stain quality
• Maintenance of Prisma stainer and coverslipper; retrieve blocks and slides
• Maintain special stain control blocks and apply appropriate stains
• Understand histology special stains and their tissue targets; use proper controls

Skills

Histology experience

ASCP HT Certification

Associate degree

Computer skills

Communication

Manual dexterity

Education

Associate's degree in biology or related field

ASCP HT Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Histology Technician

Department: Histology

Location: Modesto

Shift: Sunday-Thursday 10:30 pm - 7:00 am

Full-Time / Part-Time: Full-Time

Classification: Non-Exempt

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 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.

Essential Functions

• 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 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
• 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 - $62,400 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 roles