IHC Histology Technician

Job Title : IHC Histology Technician

Department : Immunohistochemistry ( IHC)

Full-Time / Part-Time : Full-Time

Classification : Non-Exempt

Reports to : IHC Manager

Yosemite Pathology (YP) is a private independent pathologist owned and operated surgical pathology and cytology laboratory based in Modesto, CA. YP provides comprehensive state of the art, reliable, and accurate diagnostic services to its physicians and major area hospitals in the Alameda, Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Kern, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties.

YP offers a full spectrum of tissue pathology, cytology and histology services, including examination of gynecologic specimens, body fluids and fine needle aspiration specimens. We also offer an extensive array of special stains an d immunohistochemistry to assist in the management of oncologic and non-oncologic diseases. The laboratory is supported by highly qualified Histotechnologist, Cytotechnologist, Technicians and office staff who offer excellent service.

Summary / Objective

The IHC Histology Technician is responsible for cutting, staining and preparing tissue samples for the pathologist to review. They are also responsible for prioritizing testing procedures and completing those procedures in an accurate and timely manner and maintaining proper accurate records of all tests done in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations.

Shift : Sun day - Thursday 10 : 00 pm - 6 : 30 am

Essential Functions

• Retrieving correct blocks for any request from Pathologist.
• Retrieving any slides for Pathologist.
• Distribute all stained slides to correct Pathologist / Hospital.
• Titer concentrated antibodies.
• Operation and maintenance of all IHC instrumentation.
• Microtomy and IHC staining of all same day requests.
• Process same day STAT requests for all hospitals.
• QC slides from same day STAT requests.
• Ensure adequate stock of controls.

Job Requirements and Skills

Compensation and Benefits

Work Environment

This position operates in a laboratory environment and may involve frequent standing and exposure to hazardous chemicals and biohazardous materials.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All offers of employment at Yosemite Pathology are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.