Histotechnologist Alaska

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Cell Netix Pathology & Laboratories is headquartered in the Seattle area in our state-of-the-art Central Processing Laboratory. As one of the largest AP labs in the United States, with over 300 staff members and 60+ distinguished Pathologists, we offer some of the most technologically advanced resources and service menus in the region. In addition, our cutting-edge Molecular Laboratory with next-generation sequencing offers groundbreaking personalized medicine testing.

Our lab continues to grow in technology and scientific advancement while offering our employees a wide array of training and career progression pathways in Administration, Laboratory and Hospital Support, Histology, Cytology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Grossing and more. If our mission of patient care resonates with you, Come Grow With Us in Pursuit of Excellence.

Position Summary:

The responsibility of a Histotechnologist is to prepare and process tissue samples for pathologists to exam and interpret. The Histotechnologist must have intermediate Histology skills and participate in leading and contributing to continuing education. Some tasks performed by this position require the technician to be eligible for high complexity testing. Environmental hazards such as formalin, communicable disease, fresh human tissue, etc.

are present in the workplace. The Histology Technician must adhere to strict HIPAA standards as well as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements. This position may be selected as a Lead with Lead responsibilities.

Position schedule: M-F, 4:00am - 12:30pm (rotating on-call weekends)
Essential Duties:

Histotechnologist may perform any of the following duties or groups of duties:

Maintains processors, microtomes, stainers and cover slipping machines

Performs frozen section procedures as needed

Conducts hazardous waste control and proper disposal of all biohazardous materials and chemically hazardous materials

Performs IHC testing including sendouts preparation, quality control and system documentation

Prepares reagents

Labels slides and distributes cases to pathologists

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Understanding of tissue structures, techniques, principles, theory and instrumentation

Familiarity with routine handling of outside customer samples

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Must be able to work independently and as part of a team

Must have excellent hand-eye coordination

Must be detail oriented

Ability to learn new computer softwares

Must be able to prioritize job tasks and meet deadlines

Qualifications/

Experience:

HT/HTL (ASCP) certified1 year of Histology experience required

Familiarity with intermediate laboratory chemistry

Physical Requirements Prolonged sitting

Lifting up to 20 lbs Manual dexterity

Walking

Benefits:

Cell Netix offers a comprehensive benefits plan.

Medical, Vision, Prescription company paid options.

Employee only HSA $30.90/per month or Employee only PPO $54.30/per month. Dependent plans also available.

Dental company paid options.

Employee only $0.00/per month. Dependent plans also available.
401K company match up to 4%
Paid Time Off (PTO)0-3 Years of Service:
Accrue up to 15 days per year4-7 Years of Service:
Accrue up to 20 days per year8-12 Years of Service:
Accrue up to 25 days per year
13+ Years of Service:
Accrue up to 30 days per year Holiday Pay6 paid holidays per year4 floating holidays per year Company paid Life and Disability insurance.

Fully subsidized ORCA public transportation card and free parking at most sites.

Company paid Norton Life Lock Identity Protection.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
As a healthcare organization we are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment. We require a criminal history background check and drug test for all final candidates.

Cell Netix is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, genetic information, the presence of a sensory, physical, or mental disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Cell Netix is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.

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