Clinical Histotechnologist III

JOB TITLE: u00a0u00a0 Clinical Histotechnologist IIIDUTIES:u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0- Receive, and accession specimens into the laboratory information system (LIS) according to protocol.- Complete gross description of biopsy specimens.- Process specimens using cytocentrifugation techniques.- Prepare slides from paraffin blocks using a microtome.- Prepare slides from frozen tissue using a cyrostat.- Perform manual special stain histochemical procedures.- Perform automated immunohistochemistry, and in situ hybridization procedures.- Coverslip slides manually.- Perform quality control checks for staining and microtomy issues.- Prepare reagents, maintain laboratory equipment, record data, and file tissue blocks and slides.- Assume responsibility for reagent and supply inventories.- Complete maintenance duties related to the IHC area and equipment.- Participate in the instruction and training of new personnel, students, and interns.- Write, edit, and update department policies and procedures and sign off on new procedures and revisions.- Complete a minimum of 8 weeks of on-call rotation each year. On-call duties include carrying the department cellphone, responding to calls in a timely manner, and processing STAT specimens when the department is closed evenings, weekends, and holidays.REQUIRES:u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0- Bachelor's degree in Histotechnology or biological sciences from an accredited college/university, or the foreign degree equivalent.- Current American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification as Histotechnologist, HTL (ASCP).- Must be able to differentiate between colors and pass a standardized color vision screen to perform this role.- Three (3) years of professional histology and/or pathology experience including three (3) years of experience in each of the following: - Tissue processing - Embedding - Microtomy of paraffin and frozen tissues - Processing non-gynecological specimens with cytocentrifugation - Performing routine H&E staining and manual special stains - Completing equipment maintenance - Performing supply inventory, ordering, and documenting quality control checks - Accessioning specimensExperience may be gained concurrently.SALARY:u00a0u00a0 The base annual salary range for this position is from $84,490 u00a0to $126,713 and the pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.u00a0Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).LOCATION:u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 40 hours/week at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, Washington.APPLY:u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 u00a0u00a0

Created: 2026-01-23