Cytology Lab Technician - Day Shift

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transit pass

Tuition exemption

Holidays

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center, part of UW Medicine, seeks an Anatomic Pathology Technician for the Cytology Team in Seattle. You will process and accession cytology specimens, prepare gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides, and support pathologists, residents and students in a high-volume lab environment.

The role requires cytology certification within two years or equivalent experience, with responsibilities spanning slide prep, staining, accessioning, and specimen archiving.

Qualifications

• Certified, or certified within two years, at the Technician level by a nationally recognized certifying agency (ASCP, ASCLS or MSMA).
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and accession cytology specimens in Epic Beaker.
• Prepare slides with ThinPrep and stain using Pap method.
• Process cytology and non-gynecological specimens with appropriate slide prep.
• Archive specimens and manage disposal per procedures.
• Maintain equipment and workspace; check reagents and stock.
• Assist in fine needle aspiration procedures and staining.
• Maintain Pap staining setup and troubleshoot procedures.
• Answer inquiries about specimen requirements and status.

Skills

Cytology processing

Specimen accession

Slide preparation

Papanicolaou staining

Fine needle aspiration assistance

Education

Cytology technician certification

Tools

Epic Beaker

ThinPrep machine

Papanicolaou staining setup

Job description

Harborview Medical Center, part of UW Medicine, seeks an Anatomic Pathology Technician for the Cytology Team in Seattle. You will process and accession cytology specimens, prepare gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides, and support pathologists, residents and students in a high-volume lab environment.

The role requires cytology certification within two years or equivalent experience, with responsibilities spanning slide prep, staining, accessioning, and specimen archiving.