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Req #: 237567

Department: Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

Posting Date: 10/18/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $5,690 - $8,144 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. ( https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Anatomic Pathology Technologist .

WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week

• Schedule: Thursday - Sunday: 7:00am - 5:30pm PST (10 hour shift)

• Coverage for on-call hours; Saturday and Sundays plus holidays: 6pm - 7am PST (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. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's Degree with coursework in chemistry, biology and other biological sciences including microscopy AND certification, or certified within two years of date of hire, at the Technologist 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 AND one year of clinical anatomic laboratory experienceOR

• Equivalent education/experience

• Desired: Knowledge on how to embed and cut histology samples PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all the work of an Anatomic Pathology Technician

• Train new hire in areas of histology and Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

• Perform higher level duties pertaining to research, validation, titration and work up of new and current stains and methodology

• Perform all technical aspects associated with Renal protocols

• Set up, write new protocols and/or modify existing procedures in histology and Immunohistochemistry (IHC) following required standard operating procedures

• Monitor all temperature readings of various instrument and reagents following manufacturer suggestions.

• Assess new equipment and its performance following installation

• Observe all safety practices in the laboratory following laboratory and departmental policies

• Demonstrate ability to prepare the laboratory in all aspects of inspection by accredited agency such as CAP and JHACO.

• Successfully navigate the laboratory network computer system in conjunction with completion of specific laboratory projects and metrics

• Provide quality customer service to anyone needing Anatomic Pathology services

• Assist in different 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 (https://dlmp.uw.edu/about/about-us)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.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.