Pathology Technician

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories • Seattle, WA

4d • $25 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Pathology technicians in our hospital laboratory sites are responsible for providing a wide variety of technical and administrative support including specimen accessioning, monitoring procedure schedules, resolving discrepancies, as well as providing general procedural support to pathologists and hospital physicians in the OR/CT/IR/US and pathology lab. Path techs 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 and body fluids are present in the workplace. North Division path techs may be required to train and cover more than one North Division site (Everett, Edmonds, Evergreen in Kirkland) although most work will be scheduled at one home site. Transportation to and from additional sites is reimbursed.

Requirements

• Professional appearance and manner
• 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 under pressure and large work volume
• Must have basic computer skills and be able to learn new software and machinery
• Ability to deal professionally with conflict
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures and PPE requirements
• Combination of High school graduate AND 1+ year of relevant clinical/laboratory experience
• Or Bachelor's in medical technology, chemical, physical, or biological science
• 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

Responsibilities

• Accessions specimen
• Processes cytology specimen
• Prepares frozen sections for diagnosis
• Assists radiologist with FNA procedure and specimen processing for rapid review.
• Assists radiologist with bone marrow and other needle core biopsies, specimen processing for rapid review.
• Assists pathologists with specimen grossing and workstation prep
• Muscle biopsy preparation and transport.
• Schedules procedures, monitors hospital schedules
• Provides support in resolution center
• Delivers specimen to relevant departments
• Assists with inspection preparation.
• Assists with ordering and monitoring supplies and disposal of waste.
• 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) 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.

What This Job Offers

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