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Histotechnician - Evening Shift

Stanford Health Care·Palo Alto, California

$48 - $54/hr·Full Time·On Site·Remote friendly·
2-5 yrs
·Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

The Histotechnician is responsible for embedding, cutting, and staining a wide variety of surgical and research tissue specimens. They must ensure high-quality microscopic slides are produced efficiently while adhering to safety and quality control protocols.

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Evening - 08 Hour (United States of America)

WHY Join Anatomic Pathology with Stanford Healthcare (SHC)?

To Innovate the Future of Anatomic Pathology Services at Stanford Healthcare o The Histology Lab serves all patient populations at Stanford Health Care, Stanford Children’s Health, Stanford Health Care Clinics, and Stanford Health Care Affiliates. Our Histotechnicians work in a high-visibility, high-volume laboratory in this world-renowned academic medical center with opportunity to create and deploy leading-edge technology.

To Join a High-Performing and Collaborative Team o The SHC Histotechnician collaborates with general histology and specialized histology for the histology specimens generated for all Anatomic Pathology services. Our HT’s partner closely with their operational leaders and with Stanford Pathology faculty to ensure high quality and timely diagnoses for our patients. We are looking for candidates who are compassionate, operationally experienced, highly motivated, and can communicate effectively with both their colleagues and with faculty.

Opportunities to Grow o Our Histotechnicians have access to an annual education fund, opportunities to attend conferences, opportunities to participate and lead departmental and process improvement projects, opportunities for learning other areas of AP, and a career ladder that allows opportunities to grow.

Offers are highly individualized to the selected candidate. Histotechnologists are highly encouraged to apply—whether you’re just starting out or bringing extensive experience—the opportunity will be tailored to you.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview Embeds and cuts a wide variety of surgical and research tissue, including autopsy specimens, tiny biopsies, lymph nodes, breast tissue and bone marrow. Sections paraffin embedded tissue at 1-7 microns and mounts on microscope slides. Performs a variety of staining techniques for microscopic evaluation.

Locations Stanford Health Care

What you will do

Cut high quality 1-4 micron sections of small and difficult biopsy specimens.

Able to cut 50-75 blocks per day while maintaining a high quality product.

Perform routine H&E stains as well as routine special stains.

Able to organize and prioritize specimens and tasks to produce a high quality product in an efficient and timely manner.

Perform quality control on sections and staining procedures to ensure a high quality finished product.

Able to work overtime and cover other shifts as warranted by the department.

Able to work in a fast paced, high volume laboratory.

Must comply with all applicable health and safety policies.

Must be able to prioritize and successfully multitask.

Participate in a positive manner in all department meetings.

Participate in the rotation as department safety officer.

Other work related duties as assigned.

Committed to customer satisfaction.

Committed to working in a team environment.

Follow written and oral directions.

Maintains cooperative and professional attitude in when interacting with others both inter- and intradepartmentally.

Expected behaviors include adaptability to change, collaboration toward common goals, is self motivated and takes initiative.

Expected communication skills involve active listening and proper email etiquette.

Performs other duties as requested.

  • Education Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Experience Qualifications
  • One (1) year of progressively responsible directly related work experience
  • Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability operate and maintain medical equipment and apparatuses
  • Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and interpret results
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions
  • Ability to organize and prioritize specimens and tasks to produce a high quality product in an efficient and timely manner
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities
  • Ability to perform tasks according to prescribed procedures
  • Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to work in a fast paced work environment
  • Knowledge and technical proficiency in specialty areas assigned within the laboratory
  • Knowledge of infection prevention policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility
  • Knowledge of mathematics general science and laboratory techniques
  • Knowledge of methods of fixing, cutting, and embedding tissue sections
  • Knowledge of staining procedures and mounting sections for microscopic examination
  • Licenses and Certifications
  • HTL-ASCP Histotechnologist Certf-ASCP required within 1 1/2 Yrs or
  • HTN-ASCP Histotechnician Certf-ASCP required within 1 1/2 Yrs

These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

  • You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
  • Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
  • Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
  • Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

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Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale

Generally starting at $48.38 - $54.48 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

Requirements

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of directly related work experience. Certification as an HTL-ASCP or HTN-ASCP is required within 1.5 years of hire.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Quality Control
  • Multitasking
  • Effective Communication
  • Infection Prevention
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Medical Equipment Operation
  • Specimen Prioritization
  • Tissue Embedding
  • Special Stains
  • H&E Staining
  • Tissue Cutting
  • Paraffin Sectioning

Benefits

  • Career Ladder
  • Annual Education Fund
  • Conference Attendance Opportunities

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$48 - $54/hr
Location
Palo Alto, California
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Stanford Health Care

Stanford Health Care, with multiple facilities throughout the Bay Area, is internationally renowned for leading edge and coordinated care in cancer care, neurosciences, cardiovascular medicine, surgery, organ transplant, medicine specialties, and primary care. Throughout its...

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TypeNonprofit
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Market context

California histotechnician roles stay in steady demand

In California, histotechnician openings often reflect ongoing demand in hospital and laboratory settings that need reliable evening coverage. These roles can be competitive because employers typically look for hands-on lab experience, certification progress, and comfort with shift work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your certification timeline and highlight any related specimen-processing or histology experience in your application.

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