Histology Technologist I

Kaiser Permanente; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

KAISER in Rockville, Maryland seeks a Histology Technologist I to receive, prepare and process pathology specimens, performing grossing, processing, embedding, microtomy and staining in line with standards and policies. The role requires at least 1 year of histology experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and certification within 12 months (Histologic Technician or Histologic Technologist).

The schedule is 2:00 AM to 10:30 AM, Monday through Friday, with opportunities to assist with IHC and

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a histology laboratory.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification as Histologic Technician or Histologic Technologist within 12 months of hire.
• Preferred: gross dissection and dictation experience; IHC experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical services for surgical pathology specimens including accurate identification.
• Carry out histochemical and immunohistochemical staining.
• Assist with cutting and processing frozen sections.
• Troubleshoot assays and maintain related policies and preventive maintenance.
• Manage materials, inventory, and supplies; assist with invoices reconciliation.
• Maintain filing systems for specimens, slides, and service records.
• Dispose chemical hazardous waste per Kaiser policies.
• Resolve quality issues and coordinate with pathology staff.
• Assist Anatomic Pathology leadership as needed.
• Work schedule: 2:00 AM to 10:30 AM, Monday–Friday.

Skills

Histology

Gross dissection

Dictation

IHC experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Baccalaureate degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary:

Receive, prepare and process pathology specimens, following approved standards, policies and procedures. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory, or visual fashion is essential. The ability to work well with others and coordinate efforts, the ability to accurately judge the need for consultation, and the ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative relationships with surgical and pathology staff are essential.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs technical services and operations for the preparation of surgical pathology specimens which includes specimen entry ensuring accurate identification of these specimens, performing specimen handling protocols (grossing, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining), and documentation of all related tasks.
• Performs ancillary analytical testing to include histochemical and immunohistochemical staining.
• Assists with cutting and processing frozen section slides whenever necessary.
• Troubleshoots assays and all related instrumentation. Maintains and revises as needed all related technical policies and procedures including instrument/equipment maintenance by maintaining equipment quality control and preventive maintenance.
• Performs material management functions including equipment justification/selection, inventory/supply coordination. Orders and maintains adequate and appropriate/cost-effective supplies and reagents for the service. Assists the Anatomic Pathology Manager, Business Manager, and/or Chief Financial Officer in the reconciliation and audit of invoices/bills as needed.
• Maintains service filing systems to include specimen, paraffin-blocked tissue(s), prepared slides, service records, and all related documents as established by the service.
• Performs chemical hazardous waste disposal according to current Kaiser Permanente operating policies and procedures in line with regulatory guidelines.
• Clarifies, resolves, and documents quality issues, including (but not limited to), inadequate grossing, incorrect tissue handling protocols, tissue block discordance, or other concerns regarding handling of a specimen.
• Assists in duties as deemed necessary by the Anatomic Pathology Manager, Medical Director, and/or Laboratory Director.
• 2 AM to 10:30 AM Monday to Friday

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of previous work experience in a histology laboratory.

Education

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

License, Certification, Registration

• Histologic Technician Certificate within 12 months of hire from American Society for Clinical Pathology OR Histologic Technologist Certificate within 12 months of hire from American Society for Clinical Pathology

Additional Requirements:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• Gross dissection and dictation experience preferred.
• IHC experience preferred.
• Baccalaureate degree preferred.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Histology Technologist I

LOCATION: Rockville, Maryland

REQNUMBER: 1452433

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.