Histology Technician, Harborview Medical Center

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

1d • $30 - $43

About The Position

The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Histology Technician with the Histology Team at Harborview Medical Center. Join a highly skilled, collaborative, patient-centered Histology team where your work plays a direct and critical role in disease diagnosis and life-changing treatment decisions. As a Histology Technician, you will prepare high-quality tissue slides that support pathology interpretation, ensuring timely results for patients and providers.
Work schedule: Per Diem/As Needed Monday - Friday with no weekends or holidays
Day shift

Requirements

• Certified, or certified within two (2) years from the date of hire, at the Technician 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.
• 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

• Perform routine procedures for services such as Histology, IHC and special stain. These procedures include processing, embedding, microtomy, cover slipping, Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining, and special staining all types of tissue specimens received in the Histology Laboratory.
• Identify problems of improperly handled specimens and requests and notify the supervisor.
• Perform quality control of specimens, assure accurate specimen labeling, and distribute to the pathologist responsible for reviewing the case.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following all safety regulations.
• Prepare reagents and unpack the supplies following the department policies and procedures.
• Complete all instrument function verification, changing/rotating solutions, maintenance, and documents in accordance with lab procedures.
• Ensure that equipment defects and malfunctions are reported to the supervisor.
• Participate in and comply with regulatory and safety compliance.
• Maintain a neat, clean and orderly work area.
• Responsible for cleaning the microtome, filing blocks, and cleaning any soiled glassware at the end of the shift.
• Work independently and with other team members.
• Perform related duties as required.

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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees