Histology Technologist - Per Diem

Barton Health; South Lake Tahoe (CA); On-site; USD 50,048 - 75,148; Full time

Job summary

Barton Health is seeking a Histology Technician in South Lake Tahoe, California. The role involves preparation and analysis of histological testing with a critical focus on quality control and equipment maintenance.

Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma or equivalent with extensive histology expertise. The position requires 3 years of experience and offers a competitive salary range from $36.33 to $54.55 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 10 years of Histology experience or completion of an accredited HT program.
• 3 years of experience as a Histology Technician in a relevant setting.
• Ability to operate and maintain lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Accurate preparation and analysis of histological tests.
• Monitoring quality control procedures continually.
• Operating lab equipment and documenting any malfunctions.

Skills

Histology expertise

Quality control knowledge

Specimen collection techniques

Education

High School diploma or accredited HT program

60 academic credits in related coursework

Job description

Summary Of Position

The Histology Technician is responsible for the accurate preparation and analysis of histological testing performed or the overseeing of histological testing. This involves constant monitoring of quality control procedures, minor equipment maintenance, specimen collection techniques and consultation with other pathology staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides consistently exceptional care at all times.
• Monitors and ensures accurate and timely services in all areas of the Pathology Department.
• Is responsible for the routine operation of equipment and instrumentation, including validating performance through the use of control tissue and other verification methods.
• Demonstrates knowledge of requirements, techniques, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely delivery of services, including collection techniques, specimen requirements, and tissue and fluid processing techniques.
• Supports the day to day operations of the Pathology laboratory to ensure accurate results and efficient workflow.
• Determines priorities in workload and completes projects in an accurate and timely manner.
• Recognizes unusual conditions outside of his/her expertise and seeks guidance of coworkers or supervisors.
• Effectively coordinates scheduled daily activities to ensure productivity standards are met and work is completed in a timely manner.
• Operates and ensures proper functioning of equipment and instrumentation, follows procedures when equipment malfunctions, and documents malfunctions and corrective actions.
• Keeps updated policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory and licensing standards and ensures compliance with these standards.
• Can be called upon to orient, instruct, and train assigned personnel.
• Responds to the needs of the department by performing other duties as necessary.
• New Pay Grade as of 6/1/2026 – $36.33 to $54.55. Actual offered hourly wage will depend on experience of the applicant.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma with 10 years of Histology experience, or completion of an accredited HT program, or a combined 60 academic credits in anatomy, physiology, histology, microscopy, chemistry, biology, and related coursework with 3 years of acceptable Histology experience.

Experience

• 3 years previous experience as a Histology Technician in a hospital or similar institution preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• The technician performs Histology and is licensed to provide the following services: processing of tissue, fluids, and other patient specimens for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Knowledge of embedding, cutting, staining, slide preparation, and performance of special stains and staining of non‑gynecological specimens.
• Responsible for the accurate preparation and analysis of histological testing performed or the overseeing of histological testing, including constant monitoring of quality control procedures, minor equipment maintenance, specimen collection techniques, and consultation with other pathology staff.

Certifications / Licensure

• ASCP Certification or other accredited Histology program certification preferred.
• Current Nevada Histology Technologist License or submit proof of application upon hire. Must obtain license within 6 months of hire.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, grip, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifts, positions, pushes and/or moves objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Routine Hospital/Healthcare & Office/Administrative conditions.
• Contact with patients and guests under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases.
• Exposure to infections and contagious disease.
• Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and waste.
• Subject to hazards of flammable and explosive gases.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, including the handling of emergency or crisis situations.
• Subject to pressure due to irregular hours, frequent interruptions and stressful situations due to multiple demands.
• Occasional travel to various health system locations.