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Kaiser Permanente · Berkeley, CA

Histologic Technician II

TypeFull time
Schedule40 hrs/wk · Nights
Experience1+ yrs
EducationHS diploma
PostedOct 6
✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Histologic Technician Certificate OR Histologic Technologist Certificate
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
Qualifications
✓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.
Kaiser Permanente
Nonprofit · Oakland, CA · 41 hospitals · 3 states
3,149open roles
82lab roles open in CA
41 miBerkeley to San Francisco
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Pay for this position
$59.91 – $64.71/hr
California lab paymedian $45.93 – $61.47
$24/hrFloor 30% above the California median floor$88/hr

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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Histologic Technician Certificate OR Histologic Technologist Certificate
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
Qualifications
✓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.
Kaiser Permanente
Nonprofit · Oakland, CA · 41 hospitals · 3 states
3,149open roles
82lab roles open in CA
41 miBerkeley to San Francisco
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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

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

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Grade 745 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

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.

N/A Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Night Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri *Expected length of employment up to 3 months Working Hours Start: 12:00 AM Working Hours End: 08:30 AM Job

Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Temporary Worker Location: Onsite Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Berkeley Regional Lab - 1701 - Pathology/Lab-Histology - 0206

$59.91 - $64.71 / hour Travel: No

About the role

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.