Histology, Bench Technician, Early Days

Job Description

Client Overview:

Our client, a large pathology practice located in northern central California, is currently seeking a Grossing Histotechnician to test in their busy Anatomic Pathology Laboratory on the evening shift (2:00 pm 10:30 pm).

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a pathology lab facility in the very low-cost-of-living Modesto area. This client offers the highest pay in the country with great benefits, relocation assistance, and sign-on bonuses.

Overview:

Perform routine specimen preparation which involves cutting various tissue types and mounting them on glass slides for examination under the microscope by the pathologist.

Summary:

Nationally certified histotechnician experienced in receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the pathologist. Able to perform complex histologic procedures, recognize deviations from expected results, and analyze and correct problems using scientific principles learned from NAACLS training and 2-4 years of immunohistochemistry experience.

Skill Requirements:

Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain the equipment

Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens

Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

Intermediate computer skills

Strong communication skills, verbal and written

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Retrieving correct blocks for any request from Pathologist.

Retrieving any slides for Pathologist

Distributing all stained slides to correct Pathologist/Hospital

Titer concentrated antibodies

Looking at any slides that need to go out STAT

Operating and maintaining all IHC instrumentation

Performing microtomy and IHC staining of all same-day requests

Running all same day STAT cases for all hospitals

Ensuring adequate stock of controls

Education and Certification:

Associate or Bachelor's Degree or 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry

HT/L(ASCP) certification.

The ideal candidate will be willing to take on new challenges, have a proven record for producing results, and be willing to learn and grow with the company.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law.

Full-time