Pathology Technician - Spokane

Deaconess Hospital Spokane LLC - Spokane, WA 99204

Salary Range: $24.42 - $31.76 Hourly

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift:
1st Shift

Education Level:
High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage :
Negligible

Category:
Health Care

An unwavering pursuit of Excellence in Patient Care Every Diagnosis, Every Day. This is what we stand for.

Cell Netix 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.

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.

A Pathology Technician may perform any of the following duties or groups of duties:

• 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

• 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

Or

• 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

• 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

Cell Netix 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 Life Lock Identity Protection.

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