Anatomic Pathology Technician

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for an Anatomic Pathology Technician

WORK SCHEDULE

Full time

Night shift

WHAT WE OFFER

Vacation time and sick time off that accrues monthly, including 12 paid holidays.

Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.

Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, and retirement plan options.

Lots of free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.

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.

Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a UW employee.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Cut and embed various types of biopsy and surgical tissues

Perform simple immunohistochemistry procedures

Assist in Fine Needle Aspiration collection

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Certified, or certified within two 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

OR

Equivalent education/experience

Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively via oral and written forms of communication

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform special stains via automated stainer and or manual staining

Prepare laboratory solutions as needed in procedures

Use, care and maintain histology instruments

Adhere to quality control and quality assurance requirements and perform low to medium complexity research projects.

Independently monitors reagent use and prepares appropriate volumes needed, records daily instrument temperatures and performs preventative maintenance on instruments according to prescribed protocols.

Successfully navigates the network computer to accession clinical and research cases, order simple lab tests, review work lists and provide case status to inquiring pathologists and clinicians.

May assist in procedures in various services of anatomic pathology as assigned.

ABOUT US

A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology combines the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally. To learn more about our team, please click HERE

UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center

• Montlake, UW Medical Center

• Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. REQUIREMENTS: SEE ABOVE