HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN

Monterey Practice Management•Monterey, CA

5d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Histology Technician is responsible for receiving gastrointestinal specimens and performing the technical processes required to prepare high-quality microscopic slides for pathologist review. This position supports the full histology workflow, including specimen receipt, cassette and slide preparation, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, coverslipping, quality control, filing, and laboratory documentation. The successful candidate must be dependable, detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to maintain accuracy while working efficiently in a busy laboratory environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and communicate proficiently in English.
Interest in and aptitude for working in a pathology or histology laboratory environment.
Ability to follow detailed written procedures and safety requirements.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn laboratory and electronic medical record systems.

Nice To Haves

Previous histology, pathology laboratory, medical laboratory, or medical office experience.
Experience with tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, special stains, and coverslipping.
Experience with gastrointestinal biopsy specimens.
ASCP Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification.
Coursework or education in biology, chemistry, medical laboratory science, histology, or a related field.
Experience with Leica histology equipment, Athena, or AP Easy.

Responsibilities

Receive, verify, and accession incoming gastrointestinal specimens in accordance with laboratory procedures.
Confirm patient identifiers, specimen source, container labeling, and accompanying documentation before processing.
Create and label specimen cassettes and slides accurately using the laboratory information system.
Operate and navigate Athena electronic medical record and AP Easy laboratory information system.
Prepare and maintain reagents and solutions according to approved procedures and manufacturer instructions.
Operate tissue processors and complete routine tissue-processing workflows.
Embed tissue specimens in paraffin with proper orientation.
Trim paraffin blocks and cut high-quality tissue sections using a rotary microtome.
Prepare routine H&E slides and perform special stains as assigned.
Operate automated stainers, coverslipping equipment, and other histology laboratory instruments.
Coverslip, label, organize, and distribute completed slides for pathologist review.
File and retrieve slides, paraffin blocks, requisitions, and related records according to retention procedures.
Perform and document daily quality-control activities to verify specimen identity, slide quality, staining quality, and completeness.
Complete equipment maintenance, temperature, reagent-change, cleaning, and quality-assurance logs.
Monitor inventory and notify laboratory leadership when supplies, reagents, or maintenance services are needed.
Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work environment.
Follow applicable CLIA, OSHA, bloodborne pathogen, formaldehyde, chemical hygiene, and laboratory safety requirements.
Promptly report specimen discrepancies, processing errors, equipment issues, and safety concerns to laboratory leadership.
Communicate professionally with physicians, pathologists, endoscopy staff, and other members of the healthcare team.
Perform other related duties as assigned.