Accessioning Lab Assistant I

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories • Tukwila, WA

2d • $23 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The responsibility of Lab Assistant I is to provide general assistance to technologists/technicians and pathologists to ensure smooth work flow for the entire department. Responsibilities may include obtaining information from various departments, processing and/or accessioning different types of specimens and providing administrative and organizational support to the department. Due to various environmental hazards presented in the workplace such as formalin, communicable disease, fresh human tissue, etc., employees must adhere to HIPAA standards and strict Standard Operating Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum high school graduate
• Associates or Bachelors degree with emphasis in biology/chemistry/anatomy preferred
• Prior clinical medical setting or laboratory experience preferred
• Basic computer program & application skills
• Customer service experience
• Exhibit precise attention to detail
• Adaptable & flexible
• Time management skills and organization and the ability to multitask
• Has exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Performs with a professional demeanor
• Able to perform well under pressure with a large work volume
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures and PPE requirements

Responsibilities

• Verify specimen type and demographics
• Forward/Return specimens to various departments & locations
• Intake/Receive specimens delivered by couriers
• Accession all case types data entry
• Cross-reference information from numerous computer programs
• Maintain & print from cassette printer
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Prescription company paid options
• Employee only HSA $0.00/per month or Employee only PPO $45.90/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)
• Holiday Pay
• 4 floating holidays per year
• Company paid Life and Disability insurance
• Fully subsidized ORCA public transportation card
• free parking at most sites
• Company paid Norton LifeLock Identity Protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED