Pathology Lab Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Precise attention to detail.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to multitask.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional demeanor.
• Ability to perform well under pressure with a large work volume.
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Basic computer program and application skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40–50 pounds.
• Ability to sit, use a computer, walk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree with an emphasis in biology, chemistry, or anatomy.
• Prior clinical medical setting or laboratory experience.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Verify specimen type and patient demographics.
• Forward or return specimens to various departments and locations.
• Resolve issues with specimen submissions.
• Receive specimens delivered by couriers.
• Accession all case types and enter data.
• Cross-reference information across multiple computer programs.
• Maintain and print from the cassette printer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and prescription coverage, with company-paid options; dependent plans are available.
• Employee-only HSA option at $0.00 per month or employee-only PPO option at $45.90 per month.
• Dental coverage with company-paid employee-only option; dependent plans are available.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%.
• Paid time off accruing up to 15–30 days per year depending on years of service.
• Six paid holidays per year.
• Four floating holidays per year.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Fully subsidized ORCA public transportation card.
• Free parking at most sites.
• Company-paid Norton LifeLock Identity Protection.