IHC Technologist

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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:

The responsibility of an IHC Technologist is to perform routine and specialized IHC staining procedures on tissue specimens. This involves preparing slides from paraffin-embedded tissue sections, operating and troubleshooting IHC instruments as well as ensuring quality control throughout the staining process. Some tasks performed by this position require the technician to be eligible for high complexity testing. Environmental hazards such as formalin, communicable disease, fresh human tissue, etc. are present in the workplace. The IHC Tech must adhere to strict HIPAA standards as well as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

*Candidate will be considered for either Tech I or Tech II depending upon experience and certification*

Position Schedule: M-F, 10:00am - 6:30pm

Essential Duties:

IHC Technologist may perform any of the following duties or groups of duties:

• Performs routine and specialized IHC testing using automated staining instruments and manual techniques.
• Performs daily quality control checks on stained IHC slides.
• Ensures quality control by validating reagents, monitoring staining quality, and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Maintains and performs maintenance on microtomes, IHC stainers, coverslippers, etc.
• Accurately labels all IHC reagents with appropriate hazardous warning labels in accordance with department guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Cuts, files, and inventories controls and control blocks.
• Pulls blocks, control slides, and paperwork for IHC orders.
• Orders, inventories and stores reagents and supplies.
• Labels slides and distributes cases to pathologists.
• Makes antibodies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Understands of the principles of IHC

• Demonstrates openness to change and actively seeks opportunities to improve laboratory workflows and protocols.
• Embraces new technologies, methods and ideas that enhance efficiency, quality, and turnaround time.
• Effectively communicate with team members across all shifts to support seamless workflow transitions.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be able to prioritize job tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Qualifications/Experience:

• HT/HTL (ASCP) certified
• 2 years of Histology experience required
• IHC experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting
• Lifting up to 20 lbs
• Manual dexterity
• Walking

Benefits:

CellNetix offers a comprehensive benefits plan.

• Medical, Vision, Prescription company paid options.
  • Employee only HSA $29.86/per month or Employee only PPO $52.47/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
  • 4 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 follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccination recommendations for healthcare workers in addition to applicable Washington State laws. At present, there is no mandatory Covid-19 vaccination requirement for Washington State healthcare workers but employees may be subject to specific hospital system requirements for Covid-19 vaccination along with other vaccinations such as Hepatitis B or seasonal flu vaccines. Employees may be asked to submit proof of vaccination or declination/exemption prior to or during employment. *Any federal, state or local laws or public health mandates with more stringent vaccination requirements will supersede CellNetix policies and/or procedures.