Histology Technician jobs in Tacoma, WA

Washington Gastroenterology believes that digestive health is the foundation for a healthy life. We are committed to improving the quality of life and longevity of our patients and our communities through the prevention, detection, and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.

We are WAGI

WAGI is seeking a Full Time Histology Technician to join our Pathology Lab. The Histology Technician is responsible for all phases of specimen handling and slide preparation of pathology specimens, including quality control and assurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide back up for Lab Assistant duties
• Gross, embed, cut, and stain tissue according to designated procedures
• Perform all routine and specialized histology tissue, slide prep and staining procedures
• Complete assigned workload within prescribed time limit
• Prepare reagents for tissue processing and routine slide staining
• Maintain legible, accurate complete logs and record of testing
• Distributing slides to pathologists
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment
• Troubleshoot procedures and instrumentation
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or other equivalent science education, preferred
• Required: (1) An earned Associates Degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution OR (2)Education/training equivalent to the Associates Degree that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution as qualified under ANP.11610 with at least 3 months documented laboratory training performing high complexity testing
• Education and training sufficient to support CLIA 88 requirements for the position held. This is to be reflective of the scope of practice in regular scheduled responsibilities and pay grade meeting all HCFA-CLIA 88 “testing personnel” criteria
• Minimum 1 year pathology lab experience, preferred
• Previous laboratory assistant experience, preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Detail Oriented
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong multi-tasking ability in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Astute numbering skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel and Word

Physical Activities and Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Prolonged periods of sitting and performing administrative duties
• Ability to lift 10 pounds frequently, occasional lifting 25 pounds and rarely lifting 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, and reach, rarely
• Ability to grasp and manipulate small objects such as slides and medical tools
• Local travel in the region may be required to other locations as needed

Washington Gastroenterology has an excellent compensation and benefit package that includes the following:

Employees (and their families) who work full time (defined as working 30 or more hours per week) will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and basic life insurance. In addition employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company provided safe harbor contribution of 3% of annual earnings and the potential for a company discretionary profit sharing contribution.

All employees will be eligible to accrue PTO at a rate of .04 hours per payroll hour (1.6 hours for a 40 hour week) which can be used for and exceeds the required mandatory WA State and other local ordinances. In addition, full time employees will be eligible for a Vacation accrual with a maximum annual accrual of 77 hours as a new hire.

WAGI has 8 standard Holidays each year for which full time employees are eligible to receive paid holiday. In addition, full time employees will be given 1 Float Holiday each year that they can schedule.

This is an Hourly position and the anticipated Compensation range is $27.20 - $35.20. The hired applicant is also eligible for annual discretionary bonuses.