Job Title: Histology Technician
Department: Histology
Location: Bakersfield
Shift: Monday – Friday 3:00am-11:30am
Full-Time / Part-Time: Full-Time
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Histology Manager

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 Histology Technician is responsible for preparing slides from tissue samples for the pathologist to
review. They are also responsible for prioritizing testing procedures and completing those procedures
in an accurate and timely manner while maintaining proper accurate records of all tests done in
accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Daily cleaning and set up of work area to include instruments, waterbath, microtome, and

• Paraffin embedding of routine anatomical (non-Dermatology) Pathology tissue specimens.
• Ability to produce quality sections of all paraffin embedded routine (no Alopecia’s) anatomical

of appropriate controls.

• Associate’s degree in biology or related field (Preferred)
• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong communication skills, verbally and written.
• Manual Dexterity and strong attention to detail
  

Compensation and Benefits

• The compensation is $47,840 – $62,400 annually paid semi-monthly on an eight (8) hour per

• 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
  

Work Environment
This position operates in a laboratory environment and involves frequent standing and exposure to
hazardous chemicals and biohazardous materials.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use
hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift
and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities,
duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.