Histologic Technician II

Kaiser Permanente; Berkeley (CA); In loco; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

KAISER in Berkeley, CA seeks a Histologic Technician II to perform immunohistochemical stains and all histology processing tasks. The role includes cutting, embedding, staining sections, and maintaining logbooks and equipment documentation.

Responsibilities cover quality control, supply management, and potential training of new staff. Emphasis on accuracy and adherence to pathology lab procedures and updates.

Competenze

• Associate Degree in Science with 12 months histology experience or related Kaiser program.
• High school diploma/GED with 3 years histology experience in complex labs.
• Histologic Technician or Histologic Technologist certificate.
• Demonstrated ability to perform special stains and immunohistochemical stains.
• Experience with lab information systems.

Mansioni

• Performs fixation and processing of specimens.
• Cuts, prepares, and stains slides from histology specimens.
• Prepares special stains and immunohistochemistry stains.
• Performs Quality Control on stained slides.
• Orders reagents and supplies as needed.
• May train new employees and students.

Conoscenze

Histology techniques

Immunohistochemistry

Quality Control

Training new staff

Formazione

Associate Degree in Science + histology experience

High school diploma + 3 years histology experience

Histologic Technician/Histologic Technologist certificate

Strumenti

Laboratory information systems

Staining equipment

Fixation & processing equipment

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

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Histologic Technician II

LOCATION: Berkeley, California

REQNUMBER: 1452417

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.