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Histologic Technician II

Berkeley, CA
Full-Time

Job Description

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


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 speciment 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

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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


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 speciment 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

PDN-a09079e2-2793-459c-8755-e25177c13dc1

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