Histotechnologist - Pathology

Providence Health & Services; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 58,189 - 77,586; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with employer matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Providence Health & Services is seeking a Histotechnologist at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in California. This full-time position involves preparing and processing tissue specimens for examination. Candidates should possess an associate degree in medical laboratory sciences and relevant certifications.

Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and paid time off. If you are dedicated to clinical care and making a difference, apply now.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in medical laboratory sciences or equivalent.
• Coursework/Training: HT or HTL (ASCP) certification.
• Coursework/Training: Histotechnician diploma from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes tissue specimens for microscopic examination.
• Fixes, embeds, sections, and mounts tissue on glass slides.
• Stains surgical, biopsy, and autopsy tissue sections.

Skills

HT or HTL (ASCP) certification

Histotechnician diploma

Understanding of tissue processing

Education

Associate degree in medical laboratory sciences

Job description

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

Responsibilities

Prepares and processes tissue specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist. Fixes, embeds, sections, and mounts tissue on glass slides. Stains surgical, biopsy, and autopsy tissue sections. Prepares cell buttons, smears, and cytocentrifuge preparations and stains these to demonstrate the presence or absence of disease to the pathologist responsible for diagnosis.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: HT (ASCP)
• Two years of experience as a Histology Technologist in a laboratory or hospital setting

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, and health‑related time off
• Voluntary benefits and well‑being resources

Job Details

• Job Category: Clinical Laboratory
• Job Function: Clinical Care
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Job Shift: Evening
• Career Track: Clinical Professional
• Department: 7820 PATHOLOGY
• Work Location: Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, 1165 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa, CA
• Workplace Type: On‑site
• Pay Range: $42.24 – $56.32
• Requisition ID: 443785

EEO Statement

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.