Lead Histotechnologist (Spokane Valley, WA)

Every day Incyte Diagnostics / Pathology provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. Our team of expert pathologists believe in a collaborative approach to patient care centered on outstanding quality diagnostics and service to the Northwest medical community. Not only do we bolster our community, but we also provide numerous resources to our employees which help bring balance to the complexities of work and personal life through our wellness programs. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then this opportunity could be a great next career step!
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 pm – 4:30 am
$27.41 – $39.74 USD Hourly
The Histology Lead will perform all routine procedures in orienting, sectioning, and staining tissue specimens to produce slides which will aide pathologists in diagnosis: the Lead requires team work to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients, an understanding of complex special procedures, techniques, principles, and theory. (Position may support the supervisor in running the day-to-day operations of the histology department.)
You Will:
Assist in training Histology staff / provide leadership
Assist with providing feedback for the timely completion of performance evaluations
Provide operational oversight
Lead validation studies and other process improvements
Perform advanced staining
Submit derms and one-steppers: provide backup for Grossing Tech when needed
Maintain equipment, instruments, and supplies as needed
Prepare reagents and stains according to designated procedures
Embed, cut, and stain tissue blocks according to designated procedures
Maintain productivity standards:Microtomy 20 blocks/hour
Embedding 50 blocks/hour
Maintain knowledge of current CAP requirements
Assist with oversight of quality assurance records and logs
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education/Certifications
HT or HTL ASCP certified
QHIC preferred
Skills and Abilities
Four years of laboratory experience required, and to include histology experience.
Ability to lead others: previous experience in a leadership role, preferred
Experience with advanced staining validations preferred
Ability to use a computer and various systems per department, proficiently & effectively
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Incyte Diagnostics is an EOE, including disability/veterans: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and disability benefits, a retirement plan, paid holidays, PTO/vacation benefits, and floating holidays. Compensation is commensurate with experience and/or education. Full benefit details can be found here: https://www.incytediagnostics.com/about/benefits/ (The benefits package offered is dependent upon the FTE and employment status.)
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Incyte Diagnostics is an EEO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity