Pathology Technician

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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.

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.

Position

Schedule:

M-F rotating shifts

Essential Duties:

May perform any of the following duties or groups of duties:

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

Processes cytology specimens

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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

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

Qualifications/

Experience:

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

Preferred skills include:

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

Physical Requirements:

Be able to lift 20+  able to stand for over 2.5 hours at a time

Be able to move around in tight spaces

Benefits:

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 year4-7 Years of Service:
Accrue up to 20 days per…