Histologic Technician Supervisor

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. Direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordinate the work of two (2) or more employees and the responsibility for training and reporting on the work performance of these assigned employees.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Routinely performs difficult and complex tasks related to fixation and processing of specimens.


• Cuts, prepares, and stains slides from histology specimens.


• Correctly prepares special stains, immunohistochemistry stains and solutions.


• Responsible for report monitoring, turnaround time reporting, maintaining consistent workflow, equipment maintenance, inventory control, training of new employees, quality control maintenance troubleshooting, and problem solving in routine, Special stains and immune-histochemistry area.


• Assist in validating new antibodies and stains using existing validation protocols.




• Maintain a working tissue bank of various control materials for IHC and Special stains.




• Comply with all regulatory agencies, and assisting with maintenance of standard operating procedures and safety training.




• Perform QC on all stained slides.




• 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.




• Train new employees and students as assigned.




• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Supervisory Responsibilities


• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grade 785
Basic Qualifications:
Experience

• Minimum thirty (30) months of experience as histologic technician II.

Education

• Associate Degree in Science.

License, Certification, Registration

• Histologic Technician Certificate OR Histologic Technologist Certificate

Additional Requirements:

• All requirements set forth for Histologic Technician II, plus the need for the performance of the duties required of this position, as determined and specified by the Chief of Pathology (Employer).
• Must demonstrate aptitude for work as Histologic Technician to the Chief of Pathologys satisfaction.
• Thirty (30) months of experience as histologic technician II.
• 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

Primary Location: California,Berkeley,Berkeley Regional Lab - 1725
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Night
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri,
Working Hours Start: 10:00 PM
Working Hours End: 06:30 AM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Berkeley Regional Lab - 1701 - Pathology/Lab-Histology - 0206
Pay Range: $60.14 - $64.89 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
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. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

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