Laboratory Technician- Check out

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Department: Check Out

Shift: Mon – Fri 4:00am-12:30pm

Full-Time / Part-Time: Full-Time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Laboratory Services

Yosemite Pathology (YP) 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, Cytologist, Technicians and office staff who offer excellent service.

Summary/Objective

The Laboratory Technician-Checkout is responsible for daily case assignment and distribution to Pathologists including both digital and glass slides.

Essential Functions

• Perform case assignment for both the Central Practice and Bakersfield/Visalia Pathologists.


• Handle all block and slide label corrections.


• Responsible for digitization of all slides being sent to Digital Pathologists including performing slide scanner maintenance, and digital slide quality control.


• Prepare all glass slides for delivery to their respective assigned Pathologists/locations.


• Glass slide and block quality control.


• Maintaining block storage including daily filing and retrieval.


• Daily cleanup of work area in the Checkout Dept.


• Maintaining accurate tracking records of blocks and slides being filed or sent out.


• Answer phones and responding to all email communications directed to the Dept.


• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements and Skills

• High school diploma required, Associate's Degree preferred


• Must have strong work ethics and communication skills


• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable, and ability to work as part of a team

Compensation and Benefits:

• The compensation is $47,840.00 annually (non-exempt, paid semi-monthly on an eight (8) hour per day, forty (40) hour per week. Final salary offer subject to multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, geographic location of the role, and current market data.


• 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