Montage Health·Monterey, California
Perform routine histologic techniques including embedding, cutting, and staining of surgical and biopsy tissues. Operate automated laboratory equipment to prepare slides for study by pathologists and 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
$50.35
to
$67.37
The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.
$3.18
$4.76
Requires a certification as a Histologist (ASCP or equivalent) and a high school diploma or GED. Experience in a clinical or pathology laboratory is preferred.
Market context
In California, Certified Histotechnician openings in laboratory services are typically tied to pathology and clinical lab demand, especially in hospitals, reference labs, and diagnostic settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for ASCP-level certification, hands-on lab experience, and strong specimen-processing accuracy. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight histology certification, lab workflow experience, and attention to detail.
