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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 COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Histologic Technician II LOCATION: Roseville, California REQNUMBER: 1391527 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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