Kaiser Permanente
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
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; wash laboratory glassware and instruments.
Dispose properly of laboratory specimens and waste material; dispose of contaminated or biohazardous materials.
Record and maintain daily log and files of complete studies; record equipment usage, quality control record sheets, and maintenance sheets.
Calibrate and adjust equipment for procedures; clean, lubricate, and perform routine preventive maintenance.
Maintain and order supplies.
Serve as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem solving; answer telephones and take messages.
Assume other activities as directed.
Experience Basic Qualifications:
Must possess recent experience with routine and special histopathological techniques.
Consistently demonstrates 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
None.
Preferred Qualifications
Must be ASCP HT or HTL certified.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
Location & Salary San Diego, CA – $48,000.00-$52,000.00
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Essential Responsibilities
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; wash laboratory glassware and instruments.
Dispose properly of laboratory specimens and waste material; dispose of contaminated or biohazardous materials.
Record and maintain daily log and files of complete studies; record equipment usage, quality control record sheets, and maintenance sheets.
Calibrate and adjust equipment for procedures; clean, lubricate, and perform routine preventive maintenance.
Maintain and order supplies.
Serve as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem solving; answer telephones and take messages.
Assume other activities as directed.
Experience Basic Qualifications:
Must possess recent experience with routine and special histopathological techniques.
Consistently demonstrates 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
None.
Preferred Qualifications
Must be ASCP HT or HTL certified.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
Location & Salary San Diego, CA – $48,000.00-$52,000.00
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