Pathology Technician
About The Position
The Alaska Site Pathology Technician is responsible for helping to manage the overall workflow of the laboratory. Pathology Technicians 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. The Technician is 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.
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
- Valid driver's license & reliable transportation
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.)
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 frozen sections, FNA procedures, bone marrow biopsies, CT/US procedures, etc.
- May assist with processing cytology specimens
- Assists with quality assurance and fulfilling compliance requirements
- Prepares reagents
- Pick up and deliver specimens, supplies, reports, etc, between clients and laboratory
- Perform maintenance and daily operational tasks
- Troubleshoots and helps resolve issues between departments and/or clients
- Trains new staff and performs competency assessments as needed
- Provides pathologists support which includes but is not limited to slide distribution and manifest, conference prep, pending lists, and triaging phone calls
- Transports slides, specimens and other material by car between hospital locations and clients
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 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
- 2 floating holidays per year
- Company paid Life and Disability insurance
- Company paid Norton LifeLock Identity Protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
