Pathology Technician - AK

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CellNetix 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:

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. 

Position Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am-4:30pm) with rotations between sites. Rotating weekend on-call. 

Essential 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 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

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:
  1. Previous experience working a clinical/medical/laboratory environment
  2. Medical terminology knowledge
  3. Previous data entry experience
  4. Previous customer service experience
• Basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Valid driver's license & safe driving record required

Physical Requirements:

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

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.
• 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 and Alaska State laws. At present, there is no mandatory Covid-19 vaccination requirement for Washington and Alaska 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 : $24 - $32