What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histologic Technician II position at Kaiser Permanente?
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
Qualifications:
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 specimen 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
