Montage Health·Monterey, California
The histotechnician performs routine histologic techniques including embedding, cutting, and staining of surgical and biopsy tissues. They operate computerized laboratory equipment and examine slides under a microscope to ensure quality control requirements are met.
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Under the leadership of the department director and assistant director, the certified histotechnician is able to perform all routine histologic techniques.
Tasks include routine embedding and cutting of Surgical and BX tissues.
The technician will have the ability to prepare and examine slides under the microscope to ensure QC requirements are met.
The technician will perform tasks with the automated H&E (Sakura) and the automated IHC (Ventana) and automated special stains (Artisan).
The Technician will operate computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by pathologists.
Prepares slides of specimens using specified stains to enhance visibility under microscope.
The Technician performs other related duties as assigned.
The certified histotechnician reports to the Assistant Laboratory Director.
Experience in clinical lab or pathology lab preferred.
High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent work experience in related field preferred with required license.
Certified (ASCP or equivalent) Histologist.
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00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Monday –Friday , no weekends
$57.40
to
$76.81
The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.
$3.18
$4.76
Candidates must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and possess a valid Histologist certification (ASCP or equivalent). Experience in a clinical or pathology laboratory is preferred.
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