Histotechnologist - Pathology

Agence PROvidence; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in Santa Rosa, CA, is seeking a Histotechnologist for a full-time, day-shift position. You will prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic examination, fix, embed, section, mount, and stain tissues, and handle cytology preparations to aid diagnosis.

Required qualifications include an associate degree or higher in medical laboratory sciences, HT/HTL (ASCP) certification, or Histotechnician diploma, and ASCP certification upon hire.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in medical laboratory sciences, or equivalent.
• HT or HTL (ASCP) certification, or Histotechnician diploma from an accredited program.
• HTL-ASCP Histotechnologist Certification upon hire or HTN-ASCP Histotechnician Certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic examination.
• Fix, embed, section, and mount tissue on glass slides.
• Stain surgical, biopsy, and autopsy tissue sections.
• Prepare and stain cell buttons, smears, and cytocentrifuge preparations for diagnosis.

Education

ASCP HT/HTL certification

Histotechnician diploma

HTL-ASCP Histotechnologist Certification-ASCP

HTN-ASCP Histotechnician Certification-ASCP

Job description

Description

Histotechnologist at Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in Santa Rosa, CA. This position is Full time and will work 8-hour, Day shifts.

Prepares and processes tissue specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist. Fixes, embeds, sections, and mounts tissue/on glass slide. Stains surgical, biopsy, and autopsy tissue sections. Prepares cell buttons, smears, and cytocentrifuge preparations and stains these as well so that the presence or absence of disease may be effectively demonstrated to the pathologist responsible for reading the slide and making a diagnosis.

Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital is recognized in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in two types of care. We are also very proud to be awarded The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospital, and Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care and Knee/Hip Replacement.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in medical laboratory sciences, or equivalent, and
• Coursework/Training: HT or HTL (ASCP) certification, or
• Coursework/Training: Histotechnician diploma from an accredited program
• Upon hire: HTL-ASCP Histotechnologist Certification-ASCP Or
• Upon hire: HTN-ASCP Histotechnician Certification-ASCP

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: HT (ASCP)
• 2 years of experience as a Histology Technologist in a Histology Lab or hospital environment.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About The Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Northern California, Providence provides health care services to Eureka, Fortuna, Healdsburg, Napa, Petaluma and Santa Rosa.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Pay Range: $42.24 - $56.32

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Evening
Career Track: Clinical Professional
Department: 7820 PATHOLOGY
Address: CA Santa Rosa 1165 Montgomery Dr
Work Location: Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Workplace Type: On-site