Histologic Technician II at Kaiser Permanente

Sacramento, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Immunohistochemical Stains, Special Procedures, Fixation, Processing, Staining, Quality Control, Reagent Ordering, Equipment Operation, Equipment Maintenance, Logbook Maintenance, Policy Adherence, Procedure Writing, NCCLS Format, Histology

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

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

Responsibilities

The Histologic Technician II performs immunohistochemical stains and other special procedures under the direction of a Pathologist or Laboratory Manager, which includes cutting, embedding, and staining histology specimens. Essential duties involve specimen fixation and processing, preparing special stains and solutions, performing quality control on slides, and maintaining inventory of necessary supplies.