Histotechnician - Sutter Joint Venture Cancer Center - Evening Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual education fund

Conference attendance opportunities

Career ladder and growth

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Histotechnician to embed and cut tissue sections and perform staining in support of our Anatomic Pathology services.

You will work with the Histology Lab to process 1–4 micron sections, run routine H&E and special stains, and ensure quality control while collaborating with pathologists and faculty. Evening shift, opportunity for professional growth and education funds are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of related work experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Cut high quality 1–4 micron tissue sections from 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 and tasks for efficient workflow.
• Perform quality control on sections and staining procedures.
• Participate in department safety and teamwork.

Skills

Detail oriented

Manual dexterity

Effective communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Histology equipment

Staining 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. Evening - 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.
• 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. Offers are highly individualized to the selected candidate. Histotechnologists are highly encouraged to apply—whether you’re just starting out or bringing extensive experience—the opportunity will be tailored to you. 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 or 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.