What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histologic Assistant position at Kaiser Permanente?
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, and routine staining.
- Examines sample of stained slides with microscope to ascertain that results are satisfactory.
- Follows established procedures for handling and processing slides.
- Prepares and maintains needed solutions and reagents.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum six (6) months of related experience.
Education
- Post high school coursework or training in histologic procedures.
License, Certification, Registration
- N/A
Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, problem solving, adaptability and teamwork.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year of pathology laboratory experience.
- Associates degree in chemistry and/or biological sciences.
Salary : $22 - $29
