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Histology Technician

Yosemite Pathology Medical Group•Modesto, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Histology Technician prepares slides from tissue samples for pathologist review. The role prioritizes testing procedures and completes them accurately and on time while maintaining accurate records in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations. The position is based in Modesto, California, and works Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. It is full-time and non-exempt, and reports to the Histology Manager. Yosemite Pathology is an independent, pathologist-owned surgical pathology and cytology laboratory serving physicians and hospitals in multiple California counties. Its services include tissue pathology, cytology, histology, special stains, and immunohistochemistry. The technician cleans and sets up the work area and instruments; embeds routine non-dermatology anatomical pathology specimens; cuts sections, levels, recuts, and re-embeds; and performs staining. The role also involves checking H&E stain controls, maintaining the Prisma stainer and coverslipper, retrieving tissue blocks and slides, maintaining the special-stain control bank, and troubleshooting stainer issues.

Requirements

  • 2–4 years of histology experience.
  • Intermediate computer skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Manual dexterity and strong attention to detail.
  • Basic understanding of H&E staining.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Alcian Blue and PAS stains.
  • Basic understanding of histology special stains, the tissue components they stain for, and use of appropriate controls.

Nice To Haves

  • ASCP HT Certification.
  • Associate's degree in biology or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Clean and set up the work area, instruments, water bath, microtome, and workbench daily.
  • Embed routine non-dermatology anatomical pathology tissue specimens in paraffin.
  • Produce quality sections from routine paraffin-embedded anatomical pathology specimens, including levels, recuts, and re-embeds.
  • Perform staining and check H&E controls for stain quality.
  • Maintain the Prisma stainer and coverslipper daily and troubleshoot Prisma stainer issues.
  • Retrieve the correct tissue blocks and slides from storage areas.
  • Maintain the special-stain control bank and cut control blocks as needed.
  • Prioritize testing procedures and complete them accurately and promptly.
  • Maintain accurate records of tests in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with employer match up to 4%.
  • Health plans, including dental and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance.
  • Mental health support.
  • Annual vacation and sick time.
  • 10 paid holidays.
  • Annual scrub allowance for laboratory roles.

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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Histology Technician salary in the US is approximately $72,000 per year, with a typical range of $44,000 to $108,000.
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