Histology Technologist jobs in Seattle, WA

Description

ABOUT US

An unwavering pursuit of Excellence in Patient Care - Every Diagnosis, Every Day. This is what we stand for.

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories is headquartered in the Seattle area in our state-of-the-art Central Processing Laboratory. As one of the largest AP labs in the United States, with over 300 staff members and 60 distinguished Pathologists, we offer some of the most technologically advanced resources and service menus in the region. In addition, our cutting-edge Molecular Laboratory with next-generation sequencing offers groundbreaking personalized medicine testing. Our lab continues to grow in technology and scientific advancement while offering our employees a wide array of training and career progression pathways in Administration, Laboratory and Hospital Support, Histology, Cytology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Grossing and more. If our mission of patient care resonates with you, Come Grow With Us in Pursuit of Excellence.

Position Summary:

Position Schedule:

Essential Duties:

• • Create and maintain training documents and training plans 

  • Teach both basic and advanced skills in embedding and microtomy with high quality 

  • Identify potential areas of improvement for underperforming histology technicians 

  • Coach histology technicians to increase their productivity metrics 

  • Slide QA as necessary 

  • Update the supervisors/manager in trainee statuses 

  • Works on special projects as assigned by supervisor 

  • Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• • Must be efficient at embedding and cutting 

  • >30 blocks/hour embedding (400 ETM average) 

  • >20 blocks/hour cutting (400 ETM average) 

  • Must have strong communication and comprehension abilities 

  • Abe to translate their histology knowledge and skills without impacting quality 

  • Must be detail oriented 

  • Must have organizational skills 

  • Must always behave as a professional role model  

Qualifications/Experience:

• • HT/HTL (ASCP) certified preferred 

  • 3 years of Histology laboratory technician experience  

  • Leadership experience preferred 

  • Knowledge of histology aspects such as IHC, special stains, etc. 

Physical Requirements:

• • Manual dexterity 

  • Walking  

  • Sitting 

  • Computer use 

  • Occasional travel to other company sites 

  • Adjust start time as needed 

Benefits:

CellNetix offers a comprehensive benefits plan.

• Medical, Vision, Prescription company paid options.
  • Employee only HSA $0.00/per month or Employee only PPO $45.90/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
  • 2 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: As a healthcare organization we are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment. We require a criminal history background check and drug test for all final candidates.

CellNetix is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, genetic information, the presence of a sensory, physical, or mental disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. CellNetix is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.
CellNetix has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. Job candidates must be able to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation in place prior to starting work. Fully vaccinated is defined as two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series such as Pfizer or Moderna or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine such as Johnson & Johnson. Please work with Human Resources if you need an accommodation.