Mohs Histologic Technologist Technician I Job at Kaiser Permanente
Under the direction of the Mohs Surgeon/Mohs Lab Director, prepares, embeds, freezes, cuts and stains tissue received from surgery.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Receives and organizes incoming specimens.
- Properly performs grossing techniques to ink and embed tissue ensuring complete representation of vital surgical margins and maintain proper orientation.
- Prepares sections of human tissue for immediate examination using rapid tissue processing and frozen section technique to freeze, cut, mount and stain tissue specimen received from surgery.
- Perform initial screening under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
- Reports deviations from norm or any abnormalities to the Mohs surgeon for further study.
- Documents daily equipment maintenance and temperature checks.
- Reports any needed repairs to the unit Manager.
- Performs Quality Assurance testing as specified in the Laboratory Procedures.
- Orders reagents and all other laboratory material to ensure adequate supplies.
- Evaluates equipment and reagent systems as specified in the Laboratory Procedures.
- Maintains manual and computerized logbooks and slide files.
- Maintains Laboratory Procedures in compliance with CLIA and State of California regulations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Grade 787
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
6-24 months of training/experience as a Mohs Technician and demonstrated proficiency in Mohs cutting and staining technique as approved by the Director/Chief of Mohs Surgery at time of hire Demonstrated ability to perform and troubleshoot the Hematoxylin and Eosin stain used in Mohs surgery specialty area.
Education
High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
License, Certification, Registration
N/A
Additional Requirements:
Ability to work in a fast pace, high volume Mohs department
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.
Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Histologic Technician or Histologic Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or the equivalent society, as approved by the Chief of Pathology or the Mohs Surgeon/ Mohs Lab Director preferred.
PrimaryLocation : California,Walnut Creek,Park Shadelands E - Lassen
HoursPerWeek : 1
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 07:45 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 04:15 PM
Job Schedule : Call-in/On-Call
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A01|SEIU|United Healthworkers
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Laboratory
Department : Walnut Crk Shadelands Sequoia - Dermatology-MOHS Surgery - 0206
Travel : No
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.
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