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 Histotechnologist must adhere to strict HIPAA standards as well as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Job description

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 Histotechnologist must adhere to strict HIPAA standards as well as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Position schedule: M-F 1:00pm-9:30pm

Essential Duties

Maintains processors, microtomes, stainers and coverslipping 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

Qualifications: 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) certified preferred
1 year of Histology experience required
Familiarity with intermediate laboratory chemistry

Physical Requirements

Prolonged sitting
Lifting up to 20 lbs
Manual dexterity
Walking

Requirements

1 year of Histology experience required
HT/HTL (ASCP) certified preferred
Familiarity with intermediate laboratory chemistry
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

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Prescription
Dental insurance
401(k) Matching
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Life and Disability Insurance
ORCA Public Transportation
Free Parking
Identity Protection

Company overview

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories, LLC is a premier anatomic pathology provider headquartered in Tukwila, Washington, serving the Pacific Northwest region. Founded in 2005 through the merger of three independent pathology groups, the company operates as a physician- and employee-owned partnership with more than 65 board-certified pathologists specializing in 25+ medical subspecialties. CellNetix provides comprehensive diagnostic services including cytology, histology, fine needle aspiration, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and molecular diagnostics. The company operates a centralized, state-of-the-art 48,000-square-foot pathology laboratory in Seattle, leveraging advanced technologies such as whole-slide imaging and specimen tracking systems. CellNetix serves nine hospitals across western Washington as well as physicians and patients in Washington and Alaska, emphasizing subspecialized case allocation where specimens are directed to pathologists with specific expertise in areas like breast pathology, gastroenterology, genitourinary pathology, and women's health. The company is recognized for its commitment to pollution prevention and environmental sustainability, receiving technical assistance from the Washington State Department of Ecology.