Pathology Technician - Spokane

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:

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. 

Position Schedule: M-F Rotating shifts per week at 7am, 8am, 9am, and will spend 1 week per month at Valley Hospital

Essential Duties:

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

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 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

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree science related field (medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science); 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

Physical Requirements:

• 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

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.

Salary : $24 - $26