IHC Technologist I

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories•Tukwila, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The responsibility of an IHC Technologist is to perform routine and specialized IHC staining procedures on tissue specimens. This involves preparing slides from paraffin-embedded tissue sections, operating and troubleshooting IHC instruments as well as ensuring quality control throughout the staining process. 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 IHC Tech must adhere to strict HIPAA standards as well as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Requirements

HT/HTL (ASCP) certified
2 years of Histology experience required
Understands of the principles of IHC
Demonstrates openness to change and actively seeks opportunities to improve laboratory workflows and protocols.
Embraces new technologies, methods and ideas that enhance efficiency, quality, and turnaround time.
Effectively communicate with team members across all shifts to support seamless workflow transitions.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be detail oriented.
Must be able to prioritize job tasks and meet deadlines.
Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

IHC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs routine and specialized IHC testing using automated staining instruments and manual techniques.
Performs daily quality control checks on stained IHC slides.
Ensures quality control by validating reagents, monitoring staining quality, and troubleshooting technical issues.
Maintains and performs maintenance on microtomes, IHC stainers, coverslippers, etc.
Accurately labels all IHC reagents with appropriate hazardous warning labels in accordance with department guidelines and regulatory standards.
Cuts, files, and inventories controls and control blocks.
Pulls blocks, control slides, and paperwork for IHC orders.
Orders, inventories and stores reagents and supplies.
Labels slides and distributes cases to pathologists.
Makes antibodies.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Prescription company paid options.
Employee only HSA $29.86/per month or Employee only PPO $52.47/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 year
4-7 Years of Service: Accrue up to 20 days per year
8-12 Years of Service: Accrue up to 25 days per year
13+ Years of Service: Accrue up to 30 days per year
Holiday Pay 6 paid holidays per year
4 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 LifeLock Identity Protection.