Pathology Technician - Seattle

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories•Seattle, WA

2d•$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/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. Position Schedule: Monday - Friday with varying hours from 7:00am - 6:30pm to cover other Seattle Sites including Cherry Hill, First Hill, Issaquah and Ballard.

Requirements

Detail oriented
Collaborative, team player
Able to interact professionally with co-workers, clients and hospital departments
Use internal and hospital IT systems
Be flexible and adaptable
Strong time management and organization skills with the ability to multitask
Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
Must have excellent communication and customer service skills
Be able to perform well under pressure and large work volume
Must have basic computer skills, including accurate typing and be able to learn new software and equipment
Ability to troubleshoot and 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 20+ 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
Previous experience working a clinical/medical/laboratory environment
Medical terminology knowledge
Previous data entry experience
Previous customer service experience
Basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel, etc.)
Valid driver's license & reliable transportation

Responsibilities

Intakes and accession specimens accurately and timely
Schedules and assists with patient procedures performed at the hospital which may include but are not limited to FNA procedures, bone marrow biopsies, CT/US procedures, etc.
Assists the pathologists with intraoperative evaluations such as frozen sections
Assists Pathologists with specimen and workstation prep
Assists in sending out material to other institutions
Provides support in resolution center
Assists with quality assurance and fulfilling compliance requirements
Provides pathologists support which includes but is not limited to slide distribution and manifest, conference prep, pending lists, and triaging phone calls
Assists with autopsy prep as needed
Delivers specimens to relevant sites/departments and assists couriers as needed
Perform maintenance and daily operational tasks
Provides cross coverage to other hospital sites as needed
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

CellNetix offers a comprehensive benefits plan.
Medical, Vision, Prescription company paid options.
Employee only HSA $29.86/per month or Employee only PPO $52.47/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.