Histology Tech Job at Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, CA

  • Kaiser Permanente
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

On-Call Histology TechnicianPrimary Location San Diego, California Facility Name Zion Medical Center Schedule Call-in/On-Call Shift Variable Salary $42.16 - $47.49 / hour Job Number 1428353 Date Posted 06/18/2026 Job Summary: Under direct supervision, prepares and processes tissue specimens for microscopic examination by a Pathologist. Duties include embedding, cutting, and staining a wide variety of tissue specimens.Essential Responsibilities:Laboratories. Mix ingredients and perform quality assurance procedures. Prepare solutions, diagnostic test reagents, surgical tissue specimens, and tissue and bone sections. Sort and chill tissue blocks. Sort, number and label specimens in specified sequence. Embed tissue. Examine media for physical defects. Examine reagents for contamination, impurities or instability. Maintain microtome blades. Prepare frozen section slides and control slides. Stain microscopic slides. Store specimens in freezer. Set up specimen tests and controls for interpretation. Clean work area. Dispose properly of laboratory specimens and waste material. Wash laboratory glassware and instruments. Read and assess control slides. Perform special histochemical techniques and plastic techniques.Records and Patient Information. Consult with pathologist concerning lab techniques. Look up and report test results as requested. Prepare lab worksheets. File slides and tissue cards. Maintain current records of all testing. Record and maintain daily log and files of complete studies. Record and maintain records of equipment usage, Quality Control Record sheets, and previous maintenance sheets.Equipment and Instruments. Calibrate and adjust equipment in preparation for and during procedures. Clean, lubricate and perform routine preventive maintenance. Maintain equipment in good working order.Materials and Supplies. Maintain and order supplies. Properly dispose of waste materials. Properly dispose of contaminated or biohazardous materials. Maintain solutions, chemicals and automatic equipment. Replenish supplies and equipment.Administrative and Other. Serve as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem solving. Answer telephones and take messages. Assumes other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.Basic Qualifications:Experience Must possess recent experience with routine and special histopathological techniques. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers, and vendors.Education High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.License, Certification, Registration Histologic Technician Certificate required at hireAdditional Requirements N/APreferred Qualifications N/ANotes:This position will provide on-call coverage between the hours of 2:30AM to 10:30PM.Required to provide coverage during the week of holidays, as needed.Primary Location: California,San Diego,Zion Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Variable Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 02:30 AM Working Hours End: 10:30 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B09|OPEIU|Local 30 Department: ZION MEDICAL CENTER - Pathology/Lab-Histology - 0806 Pay Range: $42.16 - $47.49 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. 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. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Shift work

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