Histotechnician I - Night Shift

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Histotechnologist to prepare tissue sections for microscopic evaluation. You will cut, stain, and mount slides, ensuring quality and consistency across a high-volume laboratory, including overtime as needed.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, at least one year of related experience, and will require HTL-ASCP and HTN-ASCP certifications within 18 months. You’ll work in a fast-paced setting with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of related laboratory experience.
• Must obtain HTL-ASCP Histotechnologist certification within 18 months.
• Must obtain HTN-ASCP Histotechnician certification within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Cut high quality 1-4 micron sections of small and difficult biopsy specimens.
• Ability to cut 50-75 blocks per day while maintaining a high quality product.
• Perform routine H&E stains as well as routine special stains.
• Organize and prioritize specimens and tasks to produce a high quality product efficiently.
• Perform quality control on sections and staining procedures to ensure quality.
• Work overtime and cover other shifts as warranted by the department.
• Operate in a fast paced, high volume laboratory.
• Follow health and safety policies and maintain professionalism.

Skills

Medical equipment handling

Data analysis

Effective communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Histology equipment

Job description

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Night - 08 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A 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 in when interacting with others both inter- and intradepartmentally.
• Expected behaviors include adaptability to change, collaboration toward common goals, is self motivated and takes 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 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 1 1/2 Yrs
• HTN-ASCP Histotechnician Certf-ASCP required within 1 1/2 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 towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective: 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 $49.11 - $55.30 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. At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow. As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care. Learn about our awards and significant events.