Histologic Technician, Denver (On-call)

Primary Location Denver, Colorado Employee Status: Regular Worker Location: Onsite Schedule Call-in/On-Call Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift Variable Salary $34.63 - $47.04 / hour

Job Number 1437887 Date Posted 08/05/2026

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Job Summary:

Performs a variety of technical laboratory tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, using knowledge of anatomical laboratory techniques, procedures and equipment. Utilizes knowledge of tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and specialized staining.

Essential Responsibilities:

• This position, knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.
• Tissue processing: Accurately and dependably cleans and operates tissue processors according to proper schedules. Embedding: Properly orients tissue into accurate mold in an acceptable time frame.
• Microtomy: Prepares slides for microscopic examination and analysis for final diagnosis by the pathologist, while ensuring proper protocol is followed.
• Staining: Processes required and requested stains in a timely and technically accurate manner. Ability to recognize staining problems and ability to troubleshoot, routine H&E, special staining and immunohistochemistry staining.
• Prepares tissue specimens for pathologist to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Maintains cleanliness of work area, to include, cleaning and maintain embedding center, refilling paraffin dispenser, washing metal base molds, cleaning and dismantling microtome to maintain proper working order, etc.
• Resolves conflict through finding a common ground and obtaining cooperation with minimal disruption.
• Must be able to work independently and also must collaborate with others to ensure work processes and workflow meets organizational needs. Willingness to cross-train within department at Stapleton Support Services and other satellite facilities. Accepts any other duties as assigned by supervisor.Conducts him/herself in accordance with the principles of the Labor Management Partnership and the Bedrock Cultural Elements.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an anatomic pathology laboratory
• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Histologic Technician Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathology OR Histologic Technologist Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathology

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

Primary Location: Colorado,Denver,Northfield Support Services Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Variable Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 12:00 AM Working Hours End: 11:59 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Worker Location: Onsite Employee Group/Union Affiliation: C01|SEIU|Local 105 Job Level: Entry Level Department: Northfield Support Services - Pathology/Lab-Histology - 1608 Pay Range: $34.63 - $47.04 / 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: Yes, 25 % of the Time 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.

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