What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Histotechnologist (PM schedule) Tukwila WA position at INCYTE PATHOLOGY PS?
Every day Incyte Diagnostics / Pathology provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. Our team of expert pathologists believe in a collaborative approach to patient care centered on outstanding quality diagnostics and service to the Northwest medical community. Not only do we bolster our community, but we also provide numerous resources to our employees which help bring balance to the complexities of work and personal life through our wellness programs. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then this opportunity could be a great next career step!
$30.42-$44.11 USD Hourly
The Histotech Lead will perform all routine procedures in orienting, sectioning, and staining tissue specimens to produce slides which will aide pathologists in diagnosis: the Lead requires team work to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients, an understanding of complex special procedures, techniques, principles, and theory. (Position may support the supervisor in running the day-to-day operations of the histology department.)
You Will:
- Assist in training Histology staff / provide leadership
- Assist with providing feedback for the timely completion of performance evaluations
- Provide operational oversight
- Lead validation studies and other process improvements
- Perform advanced staining
- Submit derms and one-steppers: provide backup for Grossing Tech when needed
- Maintain equipment, instruments, and supplies as needed
- Prepare reagents and stains according to designated procedures
- Embed, cut, and stain tissue blocks according to designated procedures
- Maintain productivity standards:
- Microtomy 20 blocks/hour
- Embedding 50 blocks/hour
- Maintain knowledge of current CAP requirements
- Assist with oversight of quality assurance records and logs
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education/Certifications
- HT or HTL ASCP certified
- QHIC preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Four years of laboratory experience required, and to include histology experience.
- Ability to lead others: previous experience in a leadership role, preferred
- Experience with advanced staining validations preferred
- Ability to use a computer and various systems per department, proficiently & effectively
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Incyte Diagnostics is an EOE, including disability/veterans: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package* which includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and disability benefits, a retirement plan, paid holidays, PTO/vacation benefits, and floating holidays. Compensation is commensurate with experience and/or education. Full benefit details can be found here: https://www.incytediagnostics.com/about/benefits/ (*The benefits package offered is dependent upon the FTE and employment status.)
Salary : $30 - $44
