Kaiser Permanente
Overview
Prepares tissue specimens by treating with chemicals, slicing, mounting on glass slides and staining for microscopic examination and analysis by Pathologist. Responsibilities
Receives, records, and accession specimens of tissues from surgical or diagnostic cases and from autopsies. Fixes tissues in fixing solutions for prescribed length of time. Dehydrates tissue sections by immersion in alcohol baths. Impregnates sections with paraffin. Dehydrates, clears, and impregnates tissue using automated tissue processor as necessary. Embeds tissues in paraffin for sectioning. Cuts and stains thin sections of specimens. Mounts and labels stained specimens on microscope slides. Performs a variety of duties including tissue fixation techniques, processing, embedding, sectioning, and routine staining. Examines samples of stained slides with microscope to ascertain that results are satisfactory. Follows established procedures for handling and processing slides. Prepares and maintains needed solutions and reagents. Basic Qualifications
Experience: Minimum six (6) months of related experience. Education: Post high school coursework or training in histologic procedures. License, Certification, Registration: N/A Additional Requirements
Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, problem solving, adaptability and teamwork. Preferred Qualifications
Minimum one (1) year of pathology laboratory experience. Associates degree in chemistry and/or biological sciences.
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Prepares tissue specimens by treating with chemicals, slicing, mounting on glass slides and staining for microscopic examination and analysis by Pathologist. Responsibilities
Receives, records, and accession specimens of tissues from surgical or diagnostic cases and from autopsies. Fixes tissues in fixing solutions for prescribed length of time. Dehydrates tissue sections by immersion in alcohol baths. Impregnates sections with paraffin. Dehydrates, clears, and impregnates tissue using automated tissue processor as necessary. Embeds tissues in paraffin for sectioning. Cuts and stains thin sections of specimens. Mounts and labels stained specimens on microscope slides. Performs a variety of duties including tissue fixation techniques, processing, embedding, sectioning, and routine staining. Examines samples of stained slides with microscope to ascertain that results are satisfactory. Follows established procedures for handling and processing slides. Prepares and maintains needed solutions and reagents. Basic Qualifications
Experience: Minimum six (6) months of related experience. Education: Post high school coursework or training in histologic procedures. License, Certification, Registration: N/A Additional Requirements
Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, problem solving, adaptability and teamwork. Preferred Qualifications
Minimum one (1) year of pathology laboratory experience. Associates degree in chemistry and/or biological sciences.
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