Certified Histotechnician - Laboratory Services

CHOMP Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

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Monterey, CA Until 9/1/2026 First posted July 3, 2026 Last posted July 3, 2026
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Job Description:

Under the leadership of the department director and assistant director, the certified histotechnician is able to perform all routine histologic techniques. Tasks include routine embedding and cutting of Surgical and BX tissues. The technician will have the ability to prepare and examine slides under the microscope to ensure QC requirements are met. The technician will perform tasks with the automated H&E (Sakura) and the automated IHC (Ventana) and automated special stains (Artisan). The Technician will operate computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by pathologists. Prepares slides of specimens using specified stains to enhance visibility under microscope. The Technician performs other related duties as assigned. The certified histotechnician reports to the Assistant Laboratory Director.

Experience:

Experience in clinical lab or pathology lab preferred.

Education:
High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent work experience in related field preferred with required license.

Licensure/Certification:

Certified (ASCP or equivalent) Histologist.

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Assigned Work Hours:

0.8 FTE, 4:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Monday –Friday , no weekends

Position Type:

Regular

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience):

$50.35

to

$67.37

The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.

Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $3.18

Hourly Night Shift Differential: $4.76

About this role

Summary

Perform histologic techniques, prepare slides, operate lab equipment, ensure QC in pathology lab.

Job title

Certified Histotechnician - Laboratory Services

Experience level

preferably some lab experience

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Monterey, CA, no remote work allowed

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

certified histologistautomated stainingmicroscopylaboratory equipment

Preferred skills

lab experience

Specializations

histologylaboratory equipmentmicroscopystains
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Monterey, CA, USA

On-site City