Pathology Technician Jobs in Washington

Job Description

Who we’re looking for:

The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for an Anatomic Pathology Technologist with the Gross Room at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake.

Join UW Medicine’s Anatomic Pathology team in a dynamic, high-impact role supporting our Montlake STAT Lab and warm handoff initiative, which is designed to protect patient specimens and improve care delivery in real time. This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of patient safety, operations, and clinical workflow, partnering closely with OR staff, pathologists, and multidisciplinary teams.

What makes this role exciting?

Direct impact on patient care: You will play a critical role in ensuring specimens are received, handled, and processed accurately and efficiently, directly influencing diagnostic quality and patient outcomes. Be part of a system-level initiative to redesign how specimens move from the OR to pathology, improving safety, accountability, and turnaround times.

Growth and skill development: Gain exposure to grossing of simple to moderate complexity specimens, accessioning of OR specimens, triaging of STAT cases, assistance with intraoperative consultations, and complex lab operations in an academic medical teaching center, with opportunities for cross-training and advancement.

Our team is collaborative, highly skilled, and mission-driven. We support UW Medicine patients by maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and service, while continuously improving workflows and training the next generation of healthcare professionals. What makes our work unique is the combination of high case complexity, strong academic involvement, and a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Work schedule:

• 100% FTE
• Monday - Friday, with occasional weekends
• 11:30 AM to 8 PM

What you’ll contribute:

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and operational duties within the U.W. Montlake Hospital STAT Lab to ensure secure chain-of-custody receipt of specimens directly from operating room staff. Responsible for accurate specimen receipt, accessioning, handling, and preparation in accordance with established protocols.
• Core responsibilities include specimen intake, real-time coordination with OR staff, accessioning into the laboratory information system (EPIC), and grossing of biopsy specimens following standard procedures. Ensures timely progression of cases to meet turnaround time expectations while maintaining accurate and complete documentation.
• Maintains operational readiness of the gross room, including inventory management, stocking of supplies, and ordering materials. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of grossing stations, equipment, and workspaces, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards through documented logs.
• Supports intraoperative consultation workflows (frozen sections), including assisting Pathologists’ Assistants and residents with specimen preparation, cutting, staining, and slide handling as needed.
• Assists with onboarding and training of new staff, reinforces adherence to protocols, and serves as a resource for troubleshooting workflow or quality concerns. Escalates issues appropriately to leadership.
• Demonstrates strong communication, attention to detail, and teamwork in a high-acuity environment supporting patient care and diagnostic quality.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree with coursework in chemistry, biology and other biological sciences including microscopy AND certification, or certified within two years of date of hire, at the Technologist level by a nationally recognized certifying agency such as the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science or the Microscopy Society of America AND one year of clinical anatomic laboratory experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Additional Legal Requirements:

• At least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either—
• 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or
• 24 semester hours of science courses that include:
  • 6 semester hours of chemistry;
  • 6 semester hours of biology; and
  • 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination

What we offer:

• Vacation time and sick time off that accrue monthly, including 12 paid holidays.
• State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities.
• Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.
• Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.
• Lots of free fantastic fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.
• And much more!

About the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology:

A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology at UW Medicine combines the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally.

About UW Medicine:

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that include Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$33.81 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$48.39 hourly

Shift:

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.