Lab Assistant - Pathology

The Vancouver Clinic•Vancouver, WA

36d•$20 - $28

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Support Lab Assistant to assist Pathology/Histology staff with specimen accessioning, reagent management, slide preparation and delivery, archival filing, and supply coordination. This role ensures accurate data entry, specimen labeling, and excellent customer service for patients, physicians, and medical staff. Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am to 5:30pm Hiring Range: Typically $20/hr to $24/hr, depending on experience.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of histology techniques
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to multitask, prioritize specimens (STAT, ASAP, Routine, Pre-op), and troubleshoot issues
Critical thinking, attention to detail, and organizational skills
Team-oriented yet able to work independently
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of two years' experience working in a healthcare laboratory, and/or combination of education and experience in phlebotomy/lab sciences required.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Detail oriented and organized.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in Science preferred.

Responsibilities

Accession specimens and verify demographics
Manage tissue processor and H&E stainer reagents
Label, deliver, and file slides and cassette blocks
Maintain lab instruments, work areas, and biohazard disposal
Perform CLIA-waived testing and competency assessments
Monitor temperatures, track reagents, and manage supplies
Provide responsive support to pathologists and staff

Benefits

Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.).
We also offer a 401k retirement plan, with employer contributions after your first year of employment.
Benefits-eligible employees accrue PTO and Personal Time based on hours worked and State worked, totaling 120 hours in the first year for full time staff and 200 hours in the first year for full time supervisors and above, increasing in subsequent years.
PTO and Personal Time accruals are pro-rated by FTE/hours worked.
Non-benefits eligible employees will accrue Personal Time based on hours worked and State worked.
Employees will also enjoy up to six paid holidays per year, depending on schedule.

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