Anatomic Pathology Technologist, HMC Molecular Diagnostics Lab

University of Washington Medical Center • Seattle, WA

2d • $34 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

The Anatomic Pathology Technologist with the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory performs complex procedures in molecular pathology and provides support to Cytology and Digital Pathology in DLMP. This role is involved in all aspects of the specimens' journey through the lab, including accessioning, testing, and results reporting. You will utilize automated and manual molecular biology techniques for HPV testing.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree with coursework in chemistry, biology and other biological sciences including microscopy AND certification, or certified within two years of date of hire, at the Technologist level by a nationally recognized certifying agency such as the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Scientists or the Microscopy Society of America AND one year of clinical anatomic laboratory experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and sort according to testing ordered and test specific qualifiers.
• Accession and organize specimens into assay lists for both HPV assays.
• Process specimens for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing, including isolating DNA when applicable.
• Perform HPV testing, including performing maintenance and calibration of instruments, reagent preparation and disposal.
• Verify validity of the test performed and recognize errors and take steps to troubleshoot and correct problems as they occur.
• Analyze results and report in EPIC.
• Participate in proficiency testing following College of American Pathologist (CAP) guidelines.
• Respond to inquiries regarding testing options, specimen requirements, procedures, time to test completion and other laboratory related questions from faculty, clinicians, co-workers, and external institutions.
• Verify pre and post assay Quality Control (QC) metrics for specimens, equipment and assay calibrations and controls and notify the manager when metrics are out of expected and/or acceptable range.
• Attend training and regulatory sessions as required or requested.
• Interact with faculty, staff, clinicians, inspectors and others in person, on the phone or via email in a professional manner.
• Assist laboratory supervisor in implanting the systems and procedures required for meeting the CAP standards for laboratory accreditation.
• Crosstrain and provide support for other labs within the department. Currently providing support to cytology and digital pathology.

Benefits

• Vacation time and sick time off that accrue monthly, including 12 paid holidays.
• State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities.
• Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.
• Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.
• Lots of free fantastic fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level