Pathologists' Assistant - Trainer

ABOUT US

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

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories is a dynamic, rapidly growing private pathology company headquartered in the Seattle area. We are one of the largest privately held pathology groups in the country, providing nationwide consultations, while retaining a strong commitment to local relationships and best-in-class service.

Our state-of-the-art Anatomic Pathology Central Laboratory provides our team with the most technologically advanced resources. 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.

Our distinguished group of 60 pathologists share expertise in more than 25 sub-specialties. Along with a dedicated team of nearly 300 staff, we offer one of the largest and most comprehensive service menus in the region. We attend the largest integrated delivery networks in the Pacific Northwest, including large tertiary care institutions and small community hospitals, as well as specialty clinics and private physician practices. Overall, the group serves nearly 50% of all Washington hospital beds, and over 20% of the beds in Alaska with distinction and, in so doing, affects hundreds of thousands of patients lives every year.

Our pathologists and staff are proud to pursue excellence as we put our patients first.

If this resonates with you, join our exceptional team in our pursuit of excellence.

Position Summary:

The purpose of the Pathologists' Assistant (PA) is to aid pathologists with the diagnosis of each case on the specimen level. Under the supervision of the Grossing Supervisor and general technical direction of pathologists, the PA Trainer is responsible for training new and current PA’s and Grossing Technicians in the accurate description and dissection of all specimens, in a fast paced, high-volume environment. The PA Trainer is also responsible for assisting in the training of any students in the University of Washington PA training program who may rotate through the CellNetix Grossing department.  The PA Trainer is also expected to maintain ASCP certification. The PA Trainer must adhere to HIPAA standards. Due to various environmental hazards presented in the workplace such as formalin, communicable disease, fresh human tissue, etc., employees must also adhere to strict Standard Operating Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

Position Schedule: M-F, 10am - 6:30pm with flexibility to shift up to 1-2 hours earlier or later depending on the trainee's permanent schedule.

Essential Duties:

• Train new Pathologists’ Assistants and Grossing Technicians in the current Grossing protocols, including dissection, triage, and gross descriptions
• Track and maintain the trainee’s training checklist, and sign off on specimen’s when deemed competent
• Review trainee dictations to ensure they align with the current Grossing protocols
• Complete spot checks on trainee’s empty containers to ensure that biopsy specimens are entirely submitted
• Attend monthly training meetings to update Grossing leadership on trainees’ development
• Gross all types of surgical specimens, simple to complex
• Triage specimens for gross dissection
• Gross Photography
• Handling of certain tissue types for special studies
• Troubleshoot including reaccessioning cases, auditing specimen codes, field questions from various laboratory departments
• Assist with research as needed
• Assist in competency assessments as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledgeable of current Grossing protocols
• Ability to interact and adapt to different training methods
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Basic PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn new software
• Demonstrate ability to perform effectively under pressure
• Highly adaptable
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to focus
• Must be able to work independently
• Strong personal skills

Qualifications/Experience:

• Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Pathologists’ Assistant Program.
• At least 2 years of experience as an ASCP-certified Pathologists’ Assistant is required

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for long time periods
• Bending
• Walking
• Safely lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Computer use
• Manual dexterity

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: As a healthcare organization we are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment. We require a criminal history background check and drug test for all final candidates.

CellNetix is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, genetic information, the presence of a sensory, physical, or mental disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. CellNetix is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.

CellNetix follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccination recommendations for healthcare workers in addition to applicable Washington State laws. At present, there is no mandatory Covid-19 vaccination requirement for Washington State healthcare workers but employees may be subject to specific hospital system requirements for Covid-19 vaccination along with other vaccinations such as Hepatitis B or seasonal flu vaccines. Employees may be asked to submit proof of vaccination or declination/exemption prior to or during employment. *Any federal, state or local laws or public health mandates with more stringent vaccination requirements will supersede CellNetix policies and/or procedures.

Salary : $125,285 - $141,627