Lead - Histology Technician
Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
Days

1.0 FTE   Full time   Day - 08 Hour   R   Onsite   10 Path Lab Specialized Histology   Allied Health   PALO ALTO, 3375 Hillview Ave, California

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
Under the general supervision of the Histology Services Supervisor, the Lead Electron Microscopist works and oversees the day to day operations of the Electron Microscopy Laboratory. Provides advice, guidance and work priorities to Staff Electron Microscopists, laboratory assistants and laboratory technicians. Ensures proper staffing and coverage. Ensures proper handling, storage, and disposal of laboratory materials and waste. Prepares and participates in CLIA and/or CAP inspections. Maintains quality control processes and that safety protocols and procedures are followed. Ensures cost control and prepares reports as requested. Manages material supplies for the area including orders, receiving, reconciling of all clinical supply needs and establishes accurate reporting mechanism. The Lead Electron Microscopist processes and sections surgical specimens for examination under light and electron microscope. Independently examine cellular ultrastructure for diagnostic and research purposes with photographic and/or digital imaging documentation. Prepares frozen sections of surgical specimens, evaluate for adequacy and stain with fluorescent antibodies for diagnostic and research purposes. Assist residents, fellows, and faculty in research projects requiring electron microscopy and immunofluorescent studies. The Lead Electron Microscopist provides high quality service to faculty, fellows and residents.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Develop and implement department specific processes/procedures and quality control programs to ensure reliability of testing procedures, proper function of laboratory equipment and compliance to safety/health and state/federal regulations
• Monitors and evaluates machinery, equipment, systems and supplies to ensure operational efficiency and reliability of results.
• Prepare technical reports reflecting department process volume, testing results, analysis, adverse trends, conclusions or recommendations for management and other hospital personnel.
• Performs complex and unusual procedures requiring knowledge and skills gained through experience.
• Oversees laboratory personnel engaged in performing routine and specialized technical procedures. Plans laboratory work assignments, evaluates work performed and provides direction and feedback in handling procedural and technical problems.
• Maintains cooperative and professional attitude in when interacting with others both inter- and intra-departmentally
• Process and embed specimens for electron microscopy
• Cut both “thick and thin sections” of epoxy-embedded tissue
• Prepare laboratory solutions, i.e. buffers, stains, fixatives, etc.
• Independently examine tissues in the electron microscope
• Produce photomicrographs or digital images of tissue ultrastructure using darkroom processing and computer imaging programs
• Cut frozen sections using a cryostat
• Stain frozen sections with fluorescent antibodies
• Assumes responsibility for laboratory technical results
• Demonstrates an ability and willingness to assume independent responsibility
• Must comply with all applicable health and safety policies
• Performs other duties as requested.

Education Qualifications

• Associates degree specializing in electron microscopy from an accredited college or university

Experience Qualifications

• 3 years electron microscopy experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Meet CAP and CLIA personnel standards
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and interpret results
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job
• Ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to solve technical and non-technical problems
• Ability to train and evaluate work results
• Ability to work effectively both as a team player and leader
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software, hardware, technology changes quickly
• Ability to use computer systems and their related software applications
• Ability operate and maintain medical equipment and apparatuses
• Ability to perform tasks according to prescribed procedures by following verbal and written instructions
• Ability to analyze data and interpret results based on prescribed guidelines
• Ability to learn new procedures and adapt to technological changes in the laboratory
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service
• Knowledge of chemistry, biology, microbiology and related laboratory sciences
• Knowledge of methods of fixing, cutting, and embedding tissue sections
• Knowledge of staining procedures and mounting sections for microscopic examination
• Knowledge of mathematics, general science and laboratory techniques
• Knowledge of infection prevention policies and procedures
• Knowledge and technical proficiency in specialty areas as assigned within the laboratory
• Knowledge of laboratory controls, methods, policies, procedures and regulatory requirements and federal/state laws defined for the laboratory and/or hospital

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 $64.15 - $72.25 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.