Histotechnician - Day Shift

Stanford Health Care; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,630 - 113,318; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Histotechnician to embed and cut tissue specimens, prepare slides, and perform a range of staining techniques in a world-renowned academic medical center. The technician will work in the Anatomic Pathology/Histo Lab, handling 1–4 micron sections, maintaining quality control, and collaborating with faculty to ensure timely, accurate diagnoses.

Applicants should have a HS diploma, 1 year experience, and HTL/HTN certifications within 1.5 years; the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of progressively responsible, related work experience.
• HTL‑ASCP Histotechnologist certification within 1½ years.
• HTN‑ASCP Histotechnician certification within 1½ years.
• Ability to operate and maintain medical laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cut high quality 1–4 micron sections of challenging biopsy specimens.
• Process 50–75 blocks per day while maintaining high quality.
• Perform routine H&E stains and routine special stains.
• Organize and prioritize specimens to ensure timely, accurate results.
• Perform quality control on sections and staining procedures.
• Work overtime and cover shifts as needed.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, high-volume laboratory environment.
• Follow health and safety policies.

Skills

Medical equipment operation

Data analysis

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Infection prevention knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour, R2657698, Onsite 107183025 Lab - Sutter Joint Venture Cancer Center Allied Health, Palo Alto, 3375 Hillview Ave, California.

Day - 08 Hour (United States of America).

Why Join Anatomic Pathology with Stanford Healthcare (SHC)?

To Innovate the Future of Anatomic Pathology Services at Stanford Healthcare.

The Histology Lab serves all patient populations at Stanford Health Care, Stanford Children’s Health, Stanford Health Care Clinics, and Stanford Health Care Affiliates. Our Histotechnicians work in a high-visibility, high-volume laboratory in this world‑renowned academic medical center with opportunity to create and deploy leading-edge technology.

To Join a High-Performing and Collaborative Team

The SHC Histotechnician collaborates with general histology and specialized histology for the histology specimens generated for all Anatomic Pathology services. Our HT’s partner closely with their operational leaders and with Stanford Pathology faculty to ensure high quality and timely diagnoses for our patients. We are looking for candidates who are compassionate, operationally experienced, highly motivated, and can communicate effectively with both their colleagues and with faculty.

Opportunities to Grow

Our Histotechnicians have access to an annual education fund, opportunities to attend conferences, opportunities to participate and lead departmental and process improvement projects, opportunities for learning other areas of AP, and a career ladder that allows opportunities to grow.

Brief Overview

Embeds and cuts a wide variety of surgical and research tissue, including autopsy specimens, tiny biopsies, lymph nodes, breast tissue and bone marrow. Sections paraffin embedded tissue at 1‑7 microns and mounts on microscope slides. Performs a variety of staining techniques for microscopic evaluation.

Locations

Stanford Health Care.

What You Will Do

• Cut high quality 1-4 micron sections of small and difficult biopsy specimens.
• Able to cut 50-75 blocks per day while maintaining a high quality product.
• Perform routine H&E stains as well as routine special stains.
• Able to organize and prioritize specimens and tasks to produce a high quality product in an efficient and timely manner.
• Perform quality control on sections and staining procedures to ensure a high quality finished product.
• Able to work overtime and cover other shifts as warranted by the department.
• Able to work in a fast paced, high volume laboratory.
• Must comply with all applicable health and safety policies.
• Must be able to prioritize and successfully multitask.
• Participate in a positive manner in all department meetings.
• Participate in the rotation as department safety officer.
• Other work related duties as assigned.
• Committed to customer satisfaction.
• Committed to working in a team environment.
• Follow written and oral directions.
• Maintains cooperative and professional attitude when interacting with others both inter‑ and intradepartmentally.
• Expected behaviors include adaptability to change, collaboration toward common goals, self‑motivation and initiative.
• Expected communication skills involve active listening and proper email etiquette.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience Qualifications

• One (1) year of progressively responsible directly related work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate and maintain medical equipment and apparatuses.
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and interpret results.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize specimens and tasks to produce a high quality product in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multi‑task, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to perform tasks according to prescribed procedures.
• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment.
• Knowledge and technical proficiency in specialty areas assigned within the laboratory.
• Knowledge of infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility.
• Knowledge of mathematics, general science and laboratory techniques.
• Knowledge of methods of fixing, cutting, and embedding tissue sections.
• Knowledge of staining procedures and mounting sections for microscopic examination.

Licenses and Certifications

• HTL‑ASCP Histotechnologist Certf‑ASCP required within 1½ Yrs.
• HTN‑ASCP Histotechnician Certf‑ASCP required within 1½ Yrs.

These Principles Apply to All Employees

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience. Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C‑I‑CARE standards for all of patients, families, and toward each other. C‑I‑CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient‑experience and represents a framework for patient‑centered interactions.

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

The three experience pillars from the patient and family’s perspective are:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care.
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health.
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale

Generally starting at $48.38 – $54.48 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.