Histologic Assistant

Kaiser Permanente • Honolulu, HI

88d

About The Position

Prepares tissue specimens by treating with chemicals, slicing, mounting on glass slides and staining for microscopic examination and analysis by Pathologist.

Requirements

• Minimum six (6) months of related experience.
• Post high school coursework or training in histologic procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, problem solving, adaptability and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one (1) year of pathology laboratory experience.
• Associates degree in chemistry and/or biological sciences.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree