Histotechnologist Alaska

CellNetix; Anchorage, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,195,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Prescription plan

401K company match up to 4%

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Relocation bonus available

Holiday pay

Life and Disability insurance

Identity Protection

6 paid holidays per year

Job summary

CellNetix is recruiting a Histotechnologist for our Palmer, Alaska location, about 45 minutes from Anchorage. The role involves preparing and processing tissue samples for pathologists, with potential Lead responsibilities.

On-site work emphasizes strict SOPs and HIPAA compliance within a collaborative lab team. Ideal candidates have histology experience and are ASCP-certified or eligible, with opportunities for growth in administration, laboratory operations and specialty testing.

Qualifications

• Understanding of tissue structures, techniques, principles, theory and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with routine handling of outside customer samples
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have excellent hand-eye coordination
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to learn new computer softwares
• Must be able to prioritize job tasks and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Maintains processors, microtomes, stainers and coverslipping machines
• Performs frozen section procedures as needed
• Conducts hazardous waste control and proper disposal of all biohazardous materials and chemically hazardous materials
• Performs IHC testing including sendouts preparation, quality control and system documentation
• Prepares reagents
• Labels slides and distributes cases to pathologists
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Tissue anatomy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independence

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Software literacy

Task prioritization

Education

HT/HTL (ASCP) certification

1 year histology experience

Intermediate chemistry knowledge

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: MatSu Regional Medical Center Palmer LLC - Palmer, AK 99645

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $27.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

ABOUT US

An unwavering pursuit of Excellence in Patient Care, Every Diagnosis, Every Day. This is what we stand for.

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories is headquartered in the Seattle area in our state-of-the-art Central Processing Laboratory. As one of the largest AP labs in the United States, with over 400 staff members and 60+ distinguished Pathologists, we offer some of the most technologically advanced resources and service menus in the region. In addition, our cutting-edge Molecular Laboratory with next-generation sequencing offers groundbreaking personalized medicine testing. Our lab continues to grow in technology and scientific advancement while offering our employees a wide array of training and career progression pathways in Administration, Laboratory and Hospital Support, Histology, Cytology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Grossing and more. If our mission of patient care resonates with you, Come Grow With Us in Pursuit of Excellence.

Position Summary

This position is located in our Palmer, Alaska location, about 45 minutes from Anchorage. This location enjoys a very collegial environment.

The responsibility of a Histotechnologist is to prepare and process tissue samples for pathologists to exam and interpret. The Histotechnologist must have intermediate Histology skills and participate in leading and contributing to continuing education. Some tasks performed by this position require the technician to be eligible for high complexity testing. Environmental hazards such as formalin, communicable disease, fresh human tissue, etc. are present in the workplace. The Histology Technician must adhere to strict HIPAA standards as well as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements. This position may be selected as a Lead with Lead responsibilities.

Position schedule

M-F, 4:00am - 12:30pm (rotating on-call weekends) or

M-F, 2:00pm - 10:30pm (rotating on-call weekends)

Essential Duties

• Maintains processors, microtomes, stainers and coverslipping machines
• Performs frozen section procedures as needed
• Conducts hazardous waste control and proper disposal of all biohazardous materials and chemically hazardous materials
• Performs IHC testing including sendouts preparation, quality control and system documentation
• Prepares reagents
• Labels slides and distributes cases to pathologists
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding of tissue structures, techniques, principles, theory and instrumentation
• Familiarity with routine handling of outside customer samples
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have excellent hand-eye coordination
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to learn new computer softwares
• Must be able to prioritize job tasks and meet deadlines

Qualifications/Experience

• HT/HTL (ASCP) certified preferred but not required. If interested, experienced employees may be company sponsored for certification.
• 1 year of Histology experience required
• Familiarity with intermediate laboratory chemistry

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting
• Lifting up to 20 lbs
• Manual dexterity
• Walking

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Prescription company paid options.
• Employee only HSA $30.90/per month or Employee only PPO $54.30/per month. Dependent plans also available.
• Dental company paid options.
• Employee only $0.00/per month. Dependent plans also available.
• 401K company match up to 4%
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 0-3 Years of Service: Accrue up to 15 days per year
• 4-7 Years of Service: Accrue up to 20 days per year
• 8-12 Years of Service: Accrue up to 25 days per year
• 13+ Years of Service: Accrue up to 30 days per year
• Holiday Pay
• 6 paid holidays per year
• 4 floating holidays per year
• Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Company paid Norton LifeLock Identity Protection.
• Relocation bonus available.
• $4-$6 additional hourly shift differential pay for any schedules after 5pm.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

As a healthcare organization we are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment. We require a criminal history background check and drug test for all final candidates.

CellNetix is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, genetic information, the presence of a sensory, physical, or mental disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. CellNetix is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.