Local Contract Level III - Histology Technologist
Tukwila, WA
Apidel Technologies
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Position: Histotechnician III
Speciality: Embedding, Microtomy
Duration: 13 Weeks of Contract to FTE
Location: Tukwila, WA

Required Skills:
• Embedding experience.
• Microtomy experience
• ASCP or HT/HTL Cert Preferred.

Note: Candidates will be responsible for covering all relocation expenses independently, including travel (airfare), accommodation costs and any other costs.

Summary:
• The histotechnician will perform all routine and special paraffin histotechnology duties in our state of the art, CAP-certified pathology laboratory.
• Under the guidance of a Senior or Lead Histotechnologist, you will provide high quality diagnostic material within established turn-around-times.

Responsibilities:
• Embeds, cuts, stains and performs other tasks required to process tissue in the Immunohistochemistry laboratory.
• Performs accurate gross description on tissue samples.
• Perform quality control procedures established for each method and maintains accurate records.
• Operates all instruments/ equipment according to accepted written procedures and recognizes and identifies instrument/ equipment problems.
• Meets acceptable turnaround time and productivity standards for the section.
• Recognizes testing errors/discrepancies or problems and notifies appropriate personnel; assists in problem resolution.
• Record, transcribe, and maintain records of patient test results according to protocol.
• Assist other personnel with identifying and analyzing inconsistent and abnormal results.
• Review accuracy and completeness of results prior to releasing in the Laboratory Information System.
• Complete routine and STAT testing within acceptable turn-around time guidelines.

Required:
• Associates degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology, or related life science.
• Meets CLIA personnel standard criteria.
• Skills in microtomy, embedding, cutting and routine special staining techniques.
• 2-4 years of experience