Travel Histo Tech in Palo Alto, CA - Cynet Health

**Job Title:** Histology Technician

**Job Specialty:** Histology Technology

**Job Duration:** 13 weeks

**Shift:** Night 5x8-Hour (04:30 - 13:00)

**Guaranteed Hours:** Information not provided

**Experience:** Minimum of 2+ years required

**License:** Valid State License required

**Certifications:** HT or HLT

**Must-Have:** Epic experience preferred

**Job Description:**

- Integrate knowledge, theory, and practice to properly execute procedures in assigned areas of Pathology.
- Maintain competence in all routine histology procedures, including embedding, sectioning, and automated staining.
- Perform advanced histology procedures such as immunohistochemistry and histochemical staining.
- Conduct routine maintenance, slide/stain quality control, and basic troubleshooting.
- Duties may include receiving, preparing, archiving, and retrieving specimen/materials.
- Prepare and stock department supplies and reagents, performing quality assurance tasks.
- Produce high-quality frozen sections and conduct training for routine histology practices.
- Orient and embed various tissue types according to procedures and special instructions.
- Prepare high-quality tissue sections using automated or manual microtomes.
- Perform automated routine staining, using appropriate control slides.
- Perform manual and automated special staining following laboratory procedures.
- Maintain equipment and facilities as per policies and procedures.
- Review slides and stains as part of quality control, verifying staining performance.
- Receive, verify acceptability, and accession specimens accordingly.
- Process specimens for testing, interpretation, and submission to other laboratories.
- Perform accurate data entry throughout testing, interpretation, and reporting.
- Follow department policies regarding positive patient identification.
- Prepare, maintain, and stock supplies and reagents as needed.
- Complete quality assurance tasks effectively.