Pathology Technician

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories • Spokane, WA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pathology Technicians/Lab Assistants at our hospital laboratory sites are responsible for providing a wide variety of technical and administrative support including specimen accessioning, scheduling and performing procedures, resolving discrepancies, as well as providing general procedural support to pathologists and hospital staff and physicians. This position requires great flexibility, attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. Lab Assistant are also responsible for adhering to HIPAA standards and strict Standard Operating Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements. Environmental hazards such as formalin, communicable disease, fresh human tissue, etc. are present in the workplace. This is a float position and will require travelling to other sites.

Requirements

• Must be able to multi-task
• Flexible and adaptable
• Must have the ability to filter and analyze the constant stream of incoming information
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and stay organized
• Have excellent communication and customer service skills
• Able to perform well under pressure and large work volume
• Must have basic computer skills and be able to learn new software and machinery
• Ability to deal with conflicts
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures and PPE requirements
• Combination of High school graduate AND 1+ year of relevant clinical/laboratory experience
• Bachelor's in medical technology, chemical, physical, or biological science (strongly preferred for Spokane candidates)
• Previous experience working a clinical/medical/laboratory environment highly preferred
• Be able to lift 10+ lbs.
• Be able to stand for over 2.5 hours at a time
• Be able to move around in tight spaces

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's in medical technology, chemical, physical, or biological science (strongly preferred for Spokane candidates)
• Previous experience working a clinical/medical/laboratory environment highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Accessions specimen
• Processes cytology specimen
• Prepares Frozen Sections for diagnosis
• Assists with in-patient FNA procedures
• Assists with in-patient and out-patient bone marrow biopsies
• Assists Pathologists with specimen grossing and workstation prep
• Muscle biopsy preparation
• Schedules procedures
• Provides support in resolution center
• Provides assistance to Histology
• Delivers specimen to relevant departments
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Prescription company paid options.
• Employee only HSA $30.90/per month or Employee only PPO $54.30/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) 0-3 Years of Service: Accrue up to 15 days per year 4-7 Years of Service: Accrue up to 20 days per year 8-12 Years of Service: Accrue up to 25 days per year 13+ Years of Service: Accrue up to 30 days per year
• Holiday Pay 6 paid holidays per year 4 floating holidays per year
• Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Fully subsidized ORCA public transportation card and 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