Histotechnician - General Histology Lab - Full Time, Nights (8HRS)

4 weeks ago


Palo Alto, United States Stanford Health Care Full time
1.0 FTE Full time Night - 08 Hour R2438881 Onsite 75201 GENERAL HISTOLOGY Allied Health 3375 Hillview Ave,PALO ALTO,California

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.

Night - 08 Hour (United States of America)

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, including immunohistochemical procedures, for microscopic evaluation.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do
Cut 50-100 blocks per day while maintaining a high quality product
Cut high quality 1-4 micron sections of small and difficult biopsy specimens
Demonstrates an ability and willingness to assume independent responsibility
Maintains cooperative and professional attitude in when interacting with others both inter- and intradepartmentally
Must comply with all applicable health and safety policies
Perform quality control on sections and staining procedures to ensure a high quality finished product
Perform routine H&E stains as well as special stains and Immunoperoxidase
Perform STAT GMS stains and STAT specimen processing
Able to organize and prioritize specimens and tasks to produce a high quality product in an efficient and timely manner
Able to work overtime and cover other shifts as warranted by the department
Participate in on-call rotations: carry a beeper and respond in a timely manner when paged
Able to work in a fast paced, high volume laboratory
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
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
Two (2) years 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 or
HTN-ASCP Histotechnician Certf-ASCP

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

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 $49.21 - $55.43 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.

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