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Histology Technician

Yosemite Pathology Medical Group·Modesto, California

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 5 months ago
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About the role

The Histology Technician is responsible for preparing high-quality slides from tissue samples for pathologist review. This includes paraffin embedding, sectioning, and performing various staining procedures while maintaining accurate records.

Yosemite Pathology is a private independent pathologist owned and operated surgical pathology and cytology laboratory based in Modesto, CA.

YP provides comprehensive state of the art, reliable, and accurate diagnostic services to its physicians and major area hospitals in the Alameda, Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Kern, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties.

YP offers a full spectrum of tissue pathology, cytology, and histology services, including examination of gynecologic specimens, body fluids and fine needle aspiration specimens.

We also offer an extensive array of special stains and immunohistochemistry to assist in the management of oncologic and non-oncologic diseases.

The laboratory is supported by highly qualified Histotechnologist, Cytotechnologist, Technicians and office staff who offer excellent service.

Summary/Objective The Histology Technician is responsible for preparing slides from tissue samples for the pathologist to review. They are also responsible for prioritizing testing procedures and completing those procedures in an accurate and timely manner while maintaining proper accurate records of all tests done in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Shift

Sunday-Thursday 11:30 pm - 8:00 am

  • Essential Functions
  • Daily cleaning and set up of work area to include instruments, waterbath, microtome, and workbench
  • Paraffin embedding of routine anatomical (non-Dermatology) Pathology tissue specimens.
  • Ability to produce quality sections of all paraffin embedded routine (no Alopecia's) anatomical Pathology tissue specimens cutting of all "levels", "recuts", "re-embeds" and stains
  • Basic understanding of the H&E stain
  • Ability to check "H&E" control for stain quality
  • Daily maintenance of the Prisma stainer and coverslipper retrieving correct tissue blocks and slides from storage areas
  • Maintain special stain control bank cutting control blocks as needed
  • Basic understanding of the H&E stain
  • Knowledge and understanding of Alcian Blue and PAS stains
  • Ability to troubleshoot Prisma stainer issues
  • Basic understanding of Histology special stains and the tissue components they stain for, use of appropriate controls.
  • Job Requirements and Skills
  • 2 - 4 years of Histology experience
  • Preferred ASCP HT Certification
  • Associate's degree in biology or related field (Preferred)
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Strong communication skills, verbally and written.
  • Manual Dexterity and strong attention to detail All offers of employment at Yosemite Pathology are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.

Requirements

Candidates should have 2-4 years of histology experience and preferably an Associate's degree in biology or a related field. ASCP HT certification is preferred along with strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.

  • associate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Attention To Detail
  • Communication Skills
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Computer Skills
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Tissue Processing
  • Microtomy
  • Special Stains
  • Paraffin Embedding
  • H&E Staining
  • Prisma Stainer Operation

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Modesto, California
Posted
Feb 17, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Yosemite Pathology Medical Group

Yosemite Pathology Medical Group is hiring in Modesto, California. It operates in medical practices. Team size: 2-10 employees. Headquarters: Sonora, California. This opening is listed as full_time.

Salary listed on 3 jobs
IndustryMedical Practices
Size2-10 employees
HQSonora, California
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California histology roles favor experienced technicians

In California, histology technician openings typically reflect steady demand in hospital and pathology lab settings, where turnaround time and specimen quality matter. These roles are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with 2-4 years of experience, an Associate's degree in biology or a related field, ASCP HT certification, and strong manual dexterity and attention to detail. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight hands-on lab work and certification status.

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