Histologic Technician II

Kaiser Permanente; Berkeley (CA); In loco; USD 56.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Histology Technician to perform fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning and staining of histology specimens. The role includes preparing special and immunohistochemistry stains, conducting quality control, and ensuring supplies are stocked.

Training responsibilities may be assigned to new staff and students. The position requires an Associate Degree with 12 months histology experience, or a HS diploma with 3 years histology experience, or Kaiser TPMG training

Competenze

• Histology technologist role requires knowledge of fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning and staining.
• Must have education as listed: Associate Degree with 12 months histology experience or equivalent, or HS diploma with 3 years histology experience.

Mansioni

• Performs fixation and processing of specimens.
• Cuts, prepares, and stains slides from histology specimens.
• Prepares special stains and immunohistochemistry stains and solutions.
• Performs Quality Control on stained slides.
• Orders reagents, antibodies and parts to ensure supplies.
• May train new employees and students as assigned.
• Operates and maintains histology equipment; documents maintenance.

Conoscenze

Histology expertise

Formazione

Associate Degree in Science; 12 months histology experience

High school diploma/GED with 3 years histology experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary: Under the general direction of the Pathologist or Laboratory Manager, performs immunohistochemical stains and all other special procedures as required. Cuts, embebs, and stains histology specimens.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs tasks related to fixation and processing of specimens.
• Cuts, prepares, and stains slides from histology specimens.
• Correctly prepares special stains, immunohistochemistry stains and solutions.
• Performs Quality Control on all stained slides.
• Orders reagents, antibodies, and tool parts to ensure adequate supplies for the work.
• May train new employees and students as assigned.
• Operates and Evaluates equipment and reagent systems. Maintains equipment with documentation and reports repairs to manager.
• Also maintains logbooks, Block and slide files.
• Keeps abreast with companys current policies and immunohistochemistry technical updates.
• Writes and updates evaluation reports as well as procedures using the NCCLS format.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grade 745

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• Associate Degree in Science and twelve (12) months of histology tech experience or Associate Degree in Science and completion of 12-month histology training or Associate Degree in Science and completion of Kaiser Permanente TPMG Regional Laboratory Histotechnician Training Program, OR High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of histology tech experience in highly complex speciment handling laboratory setting.

License, Certification, Registration

• Histologic Technician Certificate OR Histologic Technologist Certificate

Additional Requirements:

• Must demonstrate aptitude for work as Histologic Technician to the Chief of Pathologys satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability to perform all special stains, immunohistochemical stains used in the routine practice of pathology.
• Demonstrated ability to perform histochemical stains and all other special procedures as required by the Chief of Pathology including knowledge of the biochemical nature of reaction.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Previous experience with lab information systems
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A