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CELLNETIX LABS GROUP is Hiring a Histotechnologist - AK Near Palmer, AK

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Job Location: AK Palmer LLC - Palmer, AK
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $26.39 - $34.31 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: 1st Shift
Job Category: Health Care

Description

ABOUT US

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

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 Laboratory Histotechnologist is responsible for helping to manage the overall workflow of the laboratory. The Technician will perform all laboratory specific duties including grossing, histology, client relations, and assisting in surgical procedures. 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. This position may be selected by supervisor as Lead with Lead responsibilities.

Position Schedule: M-F, 6:30am - 3:00pm with ability to be On-Call on a rotating weekend schedule

Essential Duties:

  • Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks and cut sections of anatomic tissues for microscopic examination
  • Performs maintenance and daily operational tasks on equipment including, but not limited to processors, microtomes, strainers, IHC, imaging and coverslipping machines
  • Provides customer services to resolve client issues and schedules procedures
  • Prepares Frozen Sections for diagnosis
  • Assists with in-patient FNA and bone marrow procedures
  • Performs IHC testing and quality control, assisting with validations as needed
  • Prepares reagents
  • Labels slides and distributes cases to pathologist
  • Trains new staff and performs competency assessments as needed
  • Troubleshoot dictation, accessioning, technical & communication issues
  • Assists with quality assurance and fulfilling compliance requirement
  • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Understanding of tissue structures, techniques, principles, theory and instrumentation
  • 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 requirement

Qualifications


Qualifications/Experience:

  • HT/HTL (ASCP) preferred, but not required. 
  • Required BS in science and must be high complexity testing eligible if ASCP certified as follows:
    • An earned associate degree in a laboratory science or Medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR
    • Education/training equivalent to the above that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR
    • 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination. In addition, the individual must have laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLA, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR
    • At least 3 months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
  • 1 year of Histology experience preferred
  • Familiarity with intermediate laboratory chemistry

Physical Requirements:

  • Be able to lift up to 20-30 lbs.
  • Computer use
  • Manual dexterity
  • Driving
  • Walking
  • Standing/sitting for long time periods
  • Bending

Benefits:

CellNetix 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 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 has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. Job candidates must be able to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation in place prior to starting work. Fully vaccinated is defined as two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series such as Pfizer or Moderna or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine such as Johnson & Johnson. Please work with Human Resources if you need an accommodation.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Other

SALARY

$55k-68k (estimate)

POST DATE

07/26/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

08/11/2024

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