Histology Technician Coordinator for GI in SW Portland (Internal Applicants only)

The Oregon Clinic•Portland, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Clinic is hiring a Histology Technician Coordinator for its Gastroenterology West Clinic Pathology Lab in Southwest Portland. This is a working lead role that provides technical and workflow leadership, supports staff, and helps ensure patients receive efficient, high-value care. The coordinator serves as a resource on workflow, policies, and procedures; trains staff; helps assess staff efficiency and identify improvements; assists with recruiting; coordinates daily bench assignments; and monitors workflow, specimen volume, turnaround times, and staffing coverage. Significant operational concerns are escalated to the Histology Supervisor or Manager. In their absence, the coordinator may support quality assurance discussions and projects and provide workflow and operational support, escalating employee, compliance, safety, or significant quality concerns to the appropriate leader. The position performs all phases of pathology specimen preparation, including accessioning, grossing, processing, embedding, and slide preparation. It also involves quality control and assurance, instrument maintenance, technical troubleshooting, cost-effective management of equipment and supplies, and maintaining accurate laboratory logs and testing records. The coordinator is expected to use good judgment, protect privacy and safety, and provide professional, service-oriented communication with patients, physicians, and colleagues. The role is based at the Shared GI Pathology Lab in the GI West building at Peterkort. The stated typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The hiring range is $46.59–$63.04 per hour, based on experience and credentials. This posting is for internal applicants only.

Requirements

Completion of an associate or bachelor's degree in biological or laboratory science.
At least three years of experience in a histology laboratory.
Experience with embedding, microtomy, and H&E staining.
ASCP certification, or equivalency, as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL).
Documented training consistent with CLIA 88 requirements for the position held and the scope and standards of practice for scheduled responsibilities and pay grade.
Knowledge of the Chemical Hygiene Plan; specimen requirements for procedures performed; test procedures, principles, and medical implications.
Knowledge of proper grossing techniques, specimen processing, embedding orientation, microtomy, staining, and shipping.
Ability to initiate work, work independently, and multitask effectively.
Excellent attendance and work ethic.
Positive attitude and desire to be a team player.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, physicians, and other team members.
Commitment to patient-focused care, privacy, and safety.
Successful completion of drug and background screenings is required for an offer.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and workflow leadership as a working lead and serve as a resource on workflow, policies, and procedures.
Train new and existing staff, assist in evaluating staff efficiencies, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Assist with recruiting new staff.
Coordinate daily bench assignments and adjust workflow to support specimen volume, turnaround-time goals, and appropriate staff coverage.
Monitor workflow during the shift, identify bottlenecks or delays, and escalate significant operational concerns to the Histology Supervisor or Manager.
In the absence of the Histology Supervisor or Manager, participate in meetings with GI QA, Endo Nurse Managers, DOOs, Endo, and/or Medical Directors to address quality assurance issues or concerns.
Assist with recommendations and oversee quality assurance tasks and projects.
Provide workflow and operational support when the Supervisor or Manager is absent, and escalate employee, compliance, safety, or significant quality concerns to the appropriate leader.
Prepare pathology specimens through accessioning, grossing, processing, embedding, and slide preparation.
Perform quality control and quality assurance, instrument maintenance, and technical problem resolution.
Provide optimal specimen processing while observing cost containment, privacy, and safety requirements.
Troubleshoot procedures and instrumentation and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
Manage laboratory equipment and supplies cost-effectively.
Maintain accurate and complete logs and testing records and appropriately escalate discrepancies.
Perform other duties as assigned.