Histotechnologist II

Sutter Health • San Francisco, CA

1d • $56 - $79

About The Position

Integrates knowledge, theory, and practice to execute procedures in assigned areas of Pathology. Maintains competence in routine histology procedures, including embedding, sectioning, and routine automated staining, as well as advanced procedures such as immunohistochemistry and histochemical staining. Responsibilities also encompass routine maintenance, slide and stain quality control, and basic troubleshooting. Duties may include receiving, preparing, archiving, or retrieving specimens and materials; preparing or stocking department supplies and reagents; performing quality assurance tasks; producing frozen sections from specimens; and training others in routine histology practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of recent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and technical competence in specimen collection and preparation, laboratory operations, and histology quality assurance.
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected time frames.
• Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform duties, and to exercise sound judgment and problem-solving relevant to assigned work.
• Ability to communicate compassionately and effectively with individuals and groups of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
• Ability to respond appropriately to workload fluctuations, unexpected situations, equipment or information system failures, shift handoffs, priority test orders, and specimen integrity issues.
• Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures intended to ensure patient privacy and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine histology procedures, including embedding, sectioning, and routine automated staining.
• Perform advanced histology procedures, including immunohistochemistry and histochemical staining.
• Conduct routine maintenance, slide and stain quality control, and basic troubleshooting.
• Receive, prepare, archive, and/or retrieve specimens and materials as assigned.
• Prepare or stock department supplies and reagents.
• Perform quality assurance tasks.
• Produce frozen sections from specimens.
• Conduct training in routine histology practices.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED