Pathology Technician - Spokane

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories•Spokane, WA

21d•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

An unwavering pursuit of Excellence in Patient CareEvery Diagnosis, Every Day. This is what we stand for. CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories is headquartered in the Seattle area in our state-of-the-art Central Processing Laboratory. As one of the largest AP labs in the United States, with over 300 staff members and 60+ distinguished Pathologists, we offer some of the most technologically advanced resources and service menus in the region. In addition, our cutting-edge Molecular Laboratory with next-generation sequencing offers groundbreaking personalized medicine testing. Our lab continues to grow in technology and scientific advancement while offering our employees a wide array of training and career progression pathways in Administration, Laboratory and Hospital Support, Histology, Cytology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Grossing and more. If our mission of patient care resonates with you, Come Grow With Us in Pursuit of Excellence. Position Summary: Pathology Technicians in our hospital laboratory sites are responsible for providing a wide variety of technical and administrative support including specimen accessioning, scheduling procedures, resolving discrepancies, as well as providing general procedural support to pathologists and hospital physicians. Pathology Technicians 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. Position Schedule:

Requirements

Professional
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
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

CellNetix offers a comprehensive benefits plan.
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) 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 2 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.