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Laboratory/Histology Tech

Title: Histology Technician Location: Santa Rosa, CA Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Mid Shift | 58-Hour (1:00 PM 9:30 PM) | SundayThursday

Job Responsibilities

• Perform all routine and specialized histological procedures including grossing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and slide preparation for diagnostic purposes.
• Handle and process various tissue specimens following established laboratory protocols.
• Prepare frozen sections, automated and manual IHC, and special stains.
• Ensure tissue preservation and accurate labeling throughout processing stages.
• Maintain laboratory instruments, troubleshoot equipment issues, and perform routine quality control checks.
• Collaborate with pathology staff and maintain compliance with safety and infection control standards.
• Expected to float between similar units or affiliated hospital sites as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent hospital-based histology experience (hospital experience is a hard requirement).
• Must possess a valid California license prior to start (pending license not accepted).
• ASCP-HT certification and Associate's Degree in Science required.
• Must have proven experience in grossing.
• Fully able to perform routine hospital anatomical pathology specimen processing.
• Must provide 2 recent supervisory references within the last 3 years.
• Experience with Epic charting system preferred.
• Knowledge of cytology preparation techniques including Thin Prep, cell block, cytospin and GYN specimens preferred.
• Experience working in a teaching hospital environment preferred.
• Over 10 years of histology experience highly desired.