• Anatomic Pathology Technician

    University of Washington (Seattle, WA)


    Req #: 245646

     

    Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY

     

    Appointing Department Web Address: https://dlmp.uw.edu/

     

    Posting Date: 06/18/2025

    Closing Info:

    Open Until Filled

     

    Salary: $5250.00 - $7520.00 per month

     

    Shift: First Shift

     

    The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a **Anatomic Pathology Technician** **WORK SCHEDULE**

     

    + 40 hours per week

    + Monday-Friday, 11:30am-8:00pm **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. **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.Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**

    + The Anatomic Pathology Technician is responsible for specimen processing tasks, which include tissue grossing, frozen section techniques, specimen data entry, specimen tracking, and assisting pathologists.

    + Labels and verifies microscopic slides, transports specimens within the hospital—such as to the OR—and monitoring specimen processing.

    + Performs specimen quality control, resolves laboratory issues, and addresses procedural questions.

    + Assists with the review and update of laboratory procedure manuals, manages supply inventories, organizes incoming supplies, performs instrument maintenance, troubleshoots instrument malfunctions, notifyies manager, and implements corrective actions.

    + Maintains quality control for instruments and temperature logs, cleans laboratory spaces, filing, disposing of tissue specimens, assisting with gross digital photography, and maintaining the frozen section area, including cryostat cleaning and replacement of staining solutions.

    + Independently manages reagent and material usage, orders supplies, and maintains daily, weekly, and monthly logs, including performing preventative maintenance on instruments following established protocols.

    + Navigates the network system to accession cases, review work lists, and provide pathologists and clinicians with updates on case statuses. **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.