Histotechnologist (ASCP)
CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories·Palmer, Alaska
CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories·Palmer, Alaska
The Histotechnologist is responsible for preparing and processing tissue samples for pathologist examination and interpretation. Key duties include maintaining laboratory equipment, performing IHC testing, and managing biohazardous materials.
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. Position schedule: M-F, 4:00am - 12:30pm (rotating on-call weekends) Essential Duties: Histotechnologist may perform any of the following duties or groups of 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 QualificationsKnowledge/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 1 year of Histology experience required Familiarity with intermediate laboratory chemistry Physical Requirements Prolonged sitting Lifting up to 20 lbs Manual dexterity Walking Benefits: CellNetix offers a comprehensive benefits plan. 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. Fully subsidized ORCA public transportation card and free parking at most sites. Company paid Norton LifeLock Identity Protection. 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. CellNetix has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. Job candidates must be able to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation in place prior to starting work. Fully vaccinated is defined as two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series such as Pfizer or Moderna or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine such as Johnson & Johnson. Please work with Human Resources if you need an accommodation.
Candidates must be HT/HTL (ASCP) certified with at least one year of histology experience. Proficiency in laboratory chemistry and the ability to handle high-complexity testing are required.
Market context
Histotechnologist openings in Alaska typically reflect steady demand in hospital and diagnostic labs that need accurate tissue processing and slide preparation. This role is competitive because employers want ASCP certification, prior histology experience, and comfort with laboratory chemistry and hazardous materials. Before applying, compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting so you can quickly confirm fit and save research time.
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