Histotech

Dermpath Specialists LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CTA Pathology in Seattle seeks an experienced Histotech/Mohs Technologist to join our new location. You will perform processing, embedding, sectioning, mounting, and staining to produce diagnostic-ready slides for pathologists.

The role requires expertise in H&E, special stains, IHC, and rapid frozen sections for intraoperative consults, with a strong focus on accuracy, logs, and QC to support accreditation.

Qualifications

• HT/HTL certification preferred or registry eligible.
• Minimum 2 years practical histology experience.
• Experience with Mohs surgery procedures required.
• Seattle area location experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and prepare tissue specimens for microscopic analysis.
• Embed, section, mount, and stain tissues (H&E and special stains).
• Perform IHC and frozen sections as needed for intraoperative consults.
• Maintain daily QC logs and support laboratory accreditation efforts.
• Troubleshoot equipment and ensure regulatory compliance (CAP/CLIA).

Skills

Tissue processing

Embedding

Microtomy

H&E staining

IHC

LIS

Quality control

Mohs surgery knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in Histotechnology

ASCP HT/HTL certification

Tools

Automated microtome

Histology platforms

Job description

Description

CTA Pathology is looking for an experienced Histotech/Mohs Technologist to work in our new Seattle location!

As a Histology/Mohs Technologist, you will perform essential hands-on technical tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by our pathologists. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality, diagnostic-ready histologic slides through precise logging, batching, embedding, cutting (microtomy), mounting, and staining procedures (including routine H&E and special stains).

Requirements

• Tissue processing, embedding, and microtomy (sectioning)


• Routine H&E and special staining


• Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and frozen sectioning


• Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting


• Quality control (QC) and CAP/CLIA regulatory compliance


• Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)


• Embedded and sectioned 300+ tissue blocks per shift using an automated microtome while maintaining a minimal recut rate.


• Performed routine H&E, special stains, and immunohistochemical assays on advanced staining platforms.


• Prepared rapid frozen sections for intraoperative consultations, consistently meeting tight turnaround time targets.


• Maintained detailed daily quality control logs and supported successful laboratory accreditation

Qualifications

• Experience with Mohs surgery procedures is required.


• Associate’s degree in Histotechnology or equivalent specialized education/experience.


• HT or HTL certification from the ASCP is preferred (or registry eligible).


• Minimum of 2 years of practical histology laboratory experience.


• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational abilities, and strong problem-solving skills.

Location & Position Details

• Location: Seattle, WA (New Lab)


• Schedule: Full-time (Desired shift: 10:30AM – 07:00PM)