Histologic Technician
Primary Location Honolulu, Hawaii
Worker Location Onsite
Job Number 1340469 Date posted 03/07/2025
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Description:
Prepares tissue specimens by treating with chemicals, slicing, mounting on glass slides and staining for microscopic examination and analysis by Pathologist.
Job Summary:
Prepares tissue specimens by treating with chemicals, slicing, mounting on glass slides and staining for microscopic examination and analysis by Pathologist.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Receives, records, and accessions 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. Imbeds tissues in paraffin for sectioning.
- Cuts and stains thin sections of specimens. Mounts and labels stained specimens on microscope slides.
- Performs variety of duties including tissue fixation techniques, processing, embedding, sectioning, routine and special staining, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence.
- Examines sample of stained slides with microscope to ascertain that results are satisfactory and determines when prescribed techniques and apparatus should be modified to meet special conditions and to expedite diagnosis.
- Follows established procedures for handling and processing slides.
- Prepares and maintains needed solutions and reagents.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum one (1) year of related experience.
Education
- Post high school coursework in biology, chemistry and training in histologic procedures.
License, Certification, Registration
- Histologic Technician Certificate
Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, problem solving, adaptability and teamwork.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum three (3) years as histologic technician with specialized training in special stains.
- Certified in Immunohistochemistry (IHC) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
- Associates degree in chemistry and/or biological sciences.
Primary Location: Hawaii,Honolulu,Malama Ohana SNF/Lab
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Night
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM
Working Hours End: 11:59 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-HI-02|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Moanalua Medical Center - Pathology/Lab-Histology - 1208
Pay Range: $29.85 - $38.6 / hour
Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
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. Submit Interest
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. Submit Interest
