Histology Tech

Kaiser Permanente; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, CA is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic examination by a Pathologist. You will embed, cut, stain, and evaluate tissue blocks, maintaining quality control and documentation throughout the process.

The role requires on-call coverage, including holidays, and the ability to work on-site in a fast-paced pathology lab. Education includes a high school diploma or GED and a Histologic Technician Certificate.

Qualifications

• Must possess recent experience with routine and special histopathological techniques.
• On-call coverage and flexible scheduling may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tissue specimens for embedding, cutting, and staining.
• Embed tissue and prepare frozen and control slides.
• Maintain equipment, quality control records, and supplies.
• Consult with pathologist and report test results.
• Dispose of waste and maintain laboratory cleanliness.

Skills

Histopathological techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Histologic Technician Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, prepares and processes tissue specimens for microscopic examination by a Pathologist. Duties include embedding, cutting, and staining a wide variety of tissue specimens.

Essential Responsibilities

Laboratories. Mix ingredients and perform quality assurance procedures. Prepare solutions, diagnostic test reagents, surgical tissue specimens, and tissue and bone sections. Sort and chill tissue blocks. Sort, number and label specimens in specified sequence. Embed tissue. Examine media for physical defects. Examine reagents for contamination, impurities or instability. Maintain microtome blades. Prepare frozen section slides and control slides. Stain microscopic slides. Store specimens in freezer. Set up specimen tests and controls for interpretation. Clean work area. Dispose properly of laboratory specimens and waste material. Wash laboratory glassware and instruments. Read and assess control slides. Perform special histochemical techniques and plastic techniques. Records and Patient Information. Read and assess control slides. Consult with pathologist concerning lab techniques. Look up and report test results as requested. Prepare lab worksheets. File slides and tissue cards. Maintain current records of all testing. Record and maintain daily log and files of complete studies. Record and maintain records of equipment usage, Quality Control Record sheets, and previous maintenance sheets. Equipment and Instruments. Calibrate and adjust equipment in preparation for and during procedures. Clean, lubricate and perform routine preventive maintenance. Maintain equipment in good working order. Materials and Supplies. Maintain and order supplies. Properly dispose of waste materials. Properly dispose of contaminated or biohazardous materials. Maintain solutions, chemicals and automatic equipment. Replenish supplies and equipment. Administrative and Other. Serve as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem solving. Answer telephones and take messages. Other Activities and Responsibilities. Assumes other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed. Job Code 35596

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess recent experience with routine and special histopathological techniques. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers, and vendors.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Histologic Technician Certificate required at hire

Additional Requirements

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Notes

• This position will provide on-call coverage between the hours of 2:30AM to 10:30PM.
• Required to provide coverage during the week of holidays, as needed.

Primary Location: California,San Diego,Zion Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1

Shift: Variable

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start: 02:30 AM

Working Hours End: 10:30 PM

Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B09|OPEIU|Local 30

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: ZION MEDICAL CENTER - Pathology/Lab-Histology - 0806

Pay Range: $42.16 - $47.49 / hour

Travel: No

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.