Description

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 is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills and geographic location along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure that pay equity is achieved and maintained across Kaiser Permanente. 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. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Requisition #: 1340469

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