IHC Laboratory Aide - Yosemite Pathology Medical Group

Yosemite Pathology 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 and 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 Laboratory Aide provides support services to the IHC team by performing tasks and activities in the IHC Department.

Shift: Sunday - Thursday 9:30 pm - 6:00 am

Essential Functions

• Printing doctor's requests from LIS and retrieving corresponding block to be cut
• Operating of instruments and maintenance
• Slide reconciliation for delivery to pathologists
• Making solutions and tittering of antibodies
• Maintenance of supplies
• QA log documentation
• Answering phone calls, corresponding to emails and other administrative tasks
• Other job functions deemed necessary by management

Job Requirements and Skills

• High school diploma required
• Associates degree supplemented with 1-3 years of experience in a clinical setting preferred
• Laboratory Information System experience a plus
• Must have strong work ethics and communication skills
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable, and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Intermediate computer and applications skills

Compensation and Benefits

• The compensation is $41,600 - $47,840 annually paid semi-monthly on an eight (8) hour per day, forty (40) hour per week. Final salary offer subject to multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, geographic location of the role, and current market data.
• 401(k) includes an employer match up to 4%
• Robust health plans including dental, vision, life, and mental health support.
• Offer generous annual vacation and sick time.
• 10 paid holidays
• Annual scrub allowance for Lab roles