Histotech - 0.8 - Nights - Anatomic Pathology @ MV

El Camino Health; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

El Camino Health in Mountain View, California is seeking an experienced Histotechnologist to join our night-shift histology team. The role supports high-volume tissue processing, embedding, and microtomy with manual and automated staining, ensuring quality slides for pathologists.

The position is 0.8 FTE with a night shift schedule and requires at least a high school diploma; an associate degree in Biology or Chemistry is preferred. A strong team player who can work independently is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associates degree preferred.
• Two years of embedding and microtomy experience in a high-volume hospital histology lab within the last five years.
• Ability to multi-task and work both independently and with others.
• Commitment to quality control, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Tissue processing and operation of tissue processors per schedule.
• Embedding tissues into molds and preparing blocks for sectioning.
• Microtomy to produce slides for microscopic diagnosis by pathologists.
• Staining using H&E and special stains; maintain clean work area and controls.
• Complete quality records and manage supplies; perform preventive maintenance as needed.

Skills

Embedding & microtomy

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to quality control

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Biology/Chemistry

Job description

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.

FTE

0.8

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours

64

Work Shift

Night: 8 hours

Job Description

Under general supervision by the Medical Director, Histology Supervisor and/or the Lead Histotechnologist, the Histotech performs Moderate Complexity testing: specimen processing, embedding, microtomy of all tissue types: Surgical, biopsies, cell blocks. Must have the ability to perform in a high volume laboratory. Duties also include completion of quality control records, maintenance of supplies and reagents and performance of general preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment. Set up H&E and stain manually when needed. Cut Control slides. Perform automated H/E stainer. Other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Tissue processing: Accurately and dependably operates tissue processors according to proper schedules.
• Embedding: Properly orients tissue into accurate mold in an acceptable time frame.
• Microtomy: Prepares slides for microscopic examination and analysis for final diagnosis by the pathologist, while ensuring proper protocol is followed.
• Staining: Processes all stains in a timely and accurate manner. Ability to recognize staining problems, perform various automated staining (i.e. H&E, immunohistochemistry, and special stains) Prepares tissue specimens for pathologist to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Maintains cleanliness of work area. Minimum of embedding and cutting of 100 blocks at an 8 hour shift while maintaining high quality slides and conserves tissues. Performs chemical hazardous waste disposal according to current operating policies and procedures in line with regulatory guidelines. Clarifies, reports, and documents quality issues, including (but not limited to), inadequate grossing, incorrect tissue handling protocols, tissue block discordance, or other concerns regarding handling of a specimen.
• Cut Control slides
• Perform automated H/E stainer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associates degree in Biology/Chemistry preferred.
• Two (2) year experience in embedding and microtomy in a high volume acute care hospital histology laboratory within the last 5 years
• Ability to multi-task
• Must have the ability to perform in a high volume laboratory.
• Must be able to work independently and also must collaborate with others to ensure work processes and workflow meets organizational needs.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

None

Salary Range

$52.78 - $69.55 USD Hour

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

Light Work - Walking or standing up to 49% of shift, duties require standard movement, may occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.