Histology Technician - $53-59 per hour - Stanford Health Care
Stanford, CA 94305
About the Job
Stanford Health Care is seeking a Histology Technician for a job in Stanford, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Histology Technician
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- Shift: nights
- Employment Type: Staff
1.0 FTE Full time Night - 08 Hour R Onsite 10 Path Lab Specialized Histology Allied Health PALO ALTO, 3375 Hillview Ave, California
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Night - 08 Hour (United States of America)
This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
Process and section surgical specimens for examination under light and electron microscope. Examineindependently or with minimal supervision cellular ultrastructure for diagnostic and research purposes withphotographic and/or digital imaging documentation. Prepare frozen sections of surgical specimens, evaluatefor adequacy and stain with fluorescent antibodies for diagnostic and research purposes. Attend in-houserenal biopsy procedures to divide and fix tissue for various studies. Assist residents, fellows, and faculty inresearch projects requiring electron microscopy and immunofluorescent studies.
Locations
Stanford Health Care
What you will do
- Cut both "thick and thin sections" of epoxy-embedded tissue
- Cut frozen sections using a cryostat
- Independently examine tissues in the electron microscope
- Prepare laboratory solutions, i.e. buffers, stains, fixatives, etc.
- Process and embed specimens for electron microscopy
- Produce photomicrographs or digital images of tissue ultrastructure using darkroom processing and computer imaging programs
- Stain frozen sections with fluorescent antibodies
Education Qualifications
- Associate's degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university
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 learn new procedures and adapt to technological changes in the laboratory
- Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to perform tasks according to prescribed procedures
- Ability to plan, organize, develop tactical plans and set priorities
- Ability to solve technical and non-technical problems
- Ability to work effectively both as a team player and leader
- Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Knowledge and technical proficiency in specialty areas assigned within the laboratory
- Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
- Knowledge of infection prevention policies and procedures
- Knowledge of laboratory controls, methods, procedures and regulations
- Knowledge of mathematics general science and laboratory techniques
Licenses and Certifications
- None
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 $52.62 - $59.26 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.
Stanford Health Care Job ID #R2445004. Posted job title: Electron Microscopist - Specialized Histology - Full Time(Night - 08 Hrs)
About Stanford Health Care
Stanford Health Care, along with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley and Stanford Medicine Partners, is part of the adult health care delivery system of Stanford Medicine. Combining clinical care, research, and education to advance the understanding and practice of medicine, we provide compassionate, coordinated care personalized for the unique needs of every patient.
We are proud to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment. And we are pioneering leading-edge therapies that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.
Stanford Medicine is an ecosystem comprising the School of Medicine and the pediatric and adult health care delivery systems. Together, we harness the full potential of biomedicine through collaborative research, education, and clinical care for patients of all ages. Precision Health is at the core of what we do, preventing disease before it strikes and treating it decisively when it does. Together, uniting our diverse perspectives and collective expertise for the greater good, we are Stanford Medicine
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Continuing Education
- 403b retirement plan
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Life insurance
- Discount program