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Histology Technician (7 Month Durational)

Primary Location Chino Hills, California Worker Location Onsite Job Number 1321401 Date posted 12/02/2024
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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.
Pay Grade: 19


Basic Qualifications:

Experience


  • Must possess recent experience with routine and special histopathological techniques.


Education


  • Please refer to Minimum Work Experience and Required License sections.


License, Certification, Registration


  • Histologic Technician Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathologists


Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:


  • NOTE: Cytology does not require Histotech certification, but it is preferred.



Notes:


Duties include but are not limited to prep routine & IHC, embed, cut, and quality checks for staining and tissue specimens.


• This is a temporary position for approximately six (6) months. 


Primary Location: California,Chino Hills,Chino Hills Regional Laboratory Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Night Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 11:00 PM Working Hours End: 07:30 AM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Temporary Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399 Job Level: Entry Level Department: CHINO HILLS REG LAB - Pathology/Lab-Histology - 0806 Pay Range: $43.85 - $48.58 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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