Histotechnologist
Histotechnologist
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Job Description
Location: 550 17th Avenue Seattle WA
Schedule: MondayFriday 7:00AM3:30M
Responsibilities
- Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam
- Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens
- Section the embedded tissue using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide
- Perform various immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections
- Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures
- Properly orient and embed surgical tissue specimens
- Prepare the stains and reagents needed for special procedures
- Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
- Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments
- Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed
- Record equipment log data in an accurate and timely manner
- Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
- Adhere to the laboratorys quality control policies
- Follow the laboratorys procedures for specimen handling and processing analysis and reporting
- Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions when needed
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Associates Degree is preferred
- ASCP Histology certification or equivalent is preferred
- Ability to meet CLIA requirements
- Experience with routine histology procedures and equipment
- Immunohistochemistry experience is a plus
- Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens
- Ability to accurately read all labels and documents
- Ability to work independently within a team and strong attention to detail
- Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment is desirable
- Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocol
**Pay Range: $31.65 $50.03 per hour
All job offers will bebased on a candidates skills and prior relevant experience and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Dynacare Northwest Inc. and United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 21.
Benefits: Regular fulltime or parttime employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical Dental Vision Life STD/LTD 401(k) accrue up to 18 days of Annual Leave per year (includes 8 holidays) and Sick Leave 0.0333 hours of sick leave for each hour of work) capped at 64 hours per year Tuition Reimbursement and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
