Clinical Laboratory Support Technician - Pathology Department (Secondary)
About The Position
At NorthBay Health, the Clinical Laboratory Support Technician supports cytology and pathology services by assisting with specimen collection, slide preparation, and providing on-site adequacy evaluation for fine needle aspiration (FNA), interventional radiology (IR), and operating room (OR) procedures. This role works closely with pathologists, pathology coordinators, radiologists, and clinical staff to ensure high-quality specimen handling and timely processing. This position plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality cytology specimens, which directly impacts diagnostic accuracy and patient care—especially in time-sensitive procedures like FNA and interventional oncology. Works under the supervision of the Supervisor, Manager, Laboratory Director, and Medical Director and under the direct supervision of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist on duty.
Requirements
- Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.
Responsibilities
- Sets up specimen collection and procedure support as permitted by regulations in those sections of the laboratory to which assigned. Also, performs the functions of a Laboratory Assistant or Posting/File Clerk as needed to include scanning reference testing into the HIS.
- Accepts only properly labeled specimens and requisitions for testing by established procedures. Completes stats and ASAPs within the required times.
- Assist with on-site support for FNA procedures in interventional radiology and OR settings.
- Prepare and maintain supplies for procedures (slides, fixatives, needles, containers).
- Ensure proper patient and specimen identification per protocol.
- Communicate effectively with physicians and clinical staff during procedures.
- Maintains sufficient inventory levels of supplies and reagents within the assigned section. During lulls in workload, uses time to restock supplies and reagents.
- Answers the phone in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
- Seeks to continually improve job skills by attending laboratory meetings and in services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- life, disability, and long-term care coverage
- paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement
- a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- education reimbursement for eligible roles
- professional development and training programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- wellness programs
- recognition programs
- shift differentials
- market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
