Histologic Technician 2

• 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

• 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

• N/A

• 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.

• Histologic Technician Certificate OR Histologic Technologist Certificate

• 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

• N/A

• 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.

• Histologic Technician Certificate OR Histologic Technologist Certificate

• 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

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