Histology Technologist jobs in Sacramento, CA

We are seeking a part time histotech to help assist our full time histotech on busy days (about two days per week) at our histology lab near Marshall Hospital in Placerville. The histotech will also help gross GI biopsy specimens at the pathology department located at the hospital.

Expected duties and responsibilities include:

- Preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists, which includes ensuring proper tissue processing, embedding of tissue in paraffin, microtomy of tissue, staining slides with routine H&E, cover slipping, labeling slides and delivery of slides to Pathologists (when the lab assistant is not present).

- The average block count is ~50-80/per day. Some days are 90-100 blocks. The first batch of slides are expected to be given to the Pathologist by 10 AM.

- Perform all special stain procedures (as needed).

- Immunohistochemistry is not performed in our lab.

- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot equipment failures (when main histotech is not present, as needed)

- Be compliant with CAP and local/federal regulations.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 12 per week

Medical specialties:

• Pathology

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Histotech: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Placerville, CA 95667: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person