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

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Your best is waiting to be discovered.Night - 08 Hour (United States of America)WHY Join Anatomic Pathology with Stanford Healthcare (SHC)?

To Innovate the Future of Anatomic Pathology Services at Stanford HealthcareThe Histology Lab serves all patient populations at Stanford Health Care, Stanford Children’s Health, Stanford Health Care Clinics, and Stanford Health Care Affiliates.

Our Histotechnicians work in a high-visibility, high-volume laboratory in this world-renowned academic medical center with opportunity to create and deploy leading-edge technology.

To Join a High-Performing and Collaborative Team : The SHC Histotechnician collaborates with general histology and specialized histology for the histology specimens generated for all Anatomic Pathology services.

Our HT’s partner closely with their operational leaders and with Stanford Pathology faculty to ensure high quality and timely diagnoses for our patients.

We are looking for candidates who are compassionate, operationally experienced, highly motivated, and can communicate effectively with both their colleagues and with faculty.

Opportunities to Grow : Our Histotechnicians have access to an annual education fund, opportunities to attend conferences, opportunities to participate and lead departmental and process improvement projects, opportunities for learning other areas of AP, and a career ladder that allows opportunities to grow.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.A Brief OverviewEmbeds 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.

LocationsStanford Health CareWhat you will doCut 50-100 blocks per day while maintaining a high quality productCut high quality 1-4 micron sections of small and difficult biopsy specimensDemonstrates an ability and willingness to assume independent responsibilityMaintains cooperative and professional attitude in when interacting with others both inter- and intradepartmentallyMust comply with all applicable health and safety policiesPerform quality control on sections and staining procedures to ensure a high quality finished productPerform routine H&E stains as well as special stains and ImmunoperoxidasePerform STAT GMS stains and STAT specimen processingAble to organize and prioritize specimens and tasks to produce a high quality product in an efficient and timely mannerAble to work overtime and cover other shifts as warranted by the departmentParticipate in on-call rotations : carry a beeper and respond in a timely manner when pagedAble to work in a fast paced, high volume laboratoryMust be able to prioritize and successfully multitaskParticipate in a positive manner in all department meetingsParticipate in the rotation as department safety officerOther work related duties as assignedCommitted to customer satisfactionCommitted to working in a team environmentFollow written and oral directionsExpected behaviors include adaptability to change, collaboration toward common goals, is self motivated and takes initiativeExpected communication skills involve active listening and proper email etiquettePerforms other duties as requested.

Education QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED equivalentExperience QualificationsTwo (2) years of progressively responsible directly related work experienceRequired Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility operate and maintain medical equipment and apparatusesAbility to analyze data, draw conclusions and interpret resultsAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingAbility to follow written and oral instructionsAbility to organize and prioritize specimens and tasks to produce a high quality product in an efficient andtimely mannerAbility to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing prioritiesAbility to perform tasks according to prescribed proceduresAbility to solve problems and identify solutionsAbility to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organizationAbility to work in a fast paced work environmentKnowledge and technical proficiency in specialty areas assigned within the laboratoryKnowledge of infection prevention policies and proceduresKnowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibilityKnowledge of mathematics general science and laboratory techniquesKnowledge of methods of fixing, cutting, and embedding tissue sectionsKnowledge of staining procedures and mounting sections for microscopic examinationLicenses and CertificationsHTL-ASCP Histotechnologist Certf-ASCP orHTN-ASCP Histotechnician Certf-ASCPThese principles apply to ALL employees : SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family ExperienceStanford 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 careShow Me the Way : Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better healthCoordinate for Me : Own the complexity of my care through coordinationEqual 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 hourThe 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.At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination.

With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.

As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.

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