Lead Lab Assistant - Accessioning

Cellnetix; Tukwila (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

CellNetix is seeking a Lead Lab Assistant to supervise and support Accessioners in our Tukwila Main Lab. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient care. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits plan, aiming to enhance laboratory efficiency through effective staff training and collaboration.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

401K company match up to 4%

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Vision, and Dental company-paid options

Fully subsidized ORCA public transportation card

Company paid Life and Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle a large work volume.
• Minimum qualification is a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and instruct Accessioners to improve efficiency and quality.
• Train and develop new staff across departments as needed.
• Communicate updates and departmental changes to the staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Computer software (LIS and EMR systems)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Tukwila Main Lab LLC - Tukwila, WA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Salary Range: $23.50 - $25.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Day

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 primary task of a Lead Lab Assistant is to provide supervision, instruction, and support to both Accessioners and other departments to help improve efficiency, quality, and standardization. These departments include, but are not limited to: IT, Quality and Safety, Sale and Marketing, as well as the technical laboratory departments on and offsite. The Lead Lab Assistant will assist the supervisory staff in communicating with the department, training new employees, reviewing, and assigning quality feedback tickets, completing advanced projects, and maintaining employee data and bench schedules. This individual will be an expert in accessioning, be familiar with the job functions of on and offsite personnel and work collaboratively with them. The ideal candidate must show initiative, competence with time management and workflow, and compliance with company policies and procedures.

Position Schedule:M-F 11am - 7:30pm, with flexibility to start earlier at 10am if desired

Essential Duties:

• Communicate departmental changes, updates, and staff expectations
• Model correct processes for intaking and accessioning pathological materials
• Review errors and educate Accessioning staff on appropriate solutions
• Communicate error feedback to staff using the CellNetix ticket system
• Maintain and communicate Accessioning metrics data to staff and Accessioning leadership
• Train current and incoming Accessioning staff and assist in cross-training individuals from numerous departments as needed
• Develop and update training programs and materials
• Work closely with Accessioning leadership staff/supervisors/managers to develop up-to-date processes and procedures
• Assist supervisor/manager in performing various assigned responsibilities (i.e. planning, compliance, troubleshooting, training, making workflow recommendations, etc.) completely, accurately and within established timeframes
• Ability to perform laboratory work according to medical standards
• Assign bench rotations and complete all Accessioning job duties as needed
• Supports problem resolution tasks as needed

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Exhibit precise attention to detail
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner.
• Performs with a professional demeanor
• Able to perform well under pressure with a large work volume
• Ability to accurately record observations
• Ability to organize and manage time and tasks independently.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work under pressure and adjust to changing workloads.
• Ability to meet attendance and punctuality expectations.
• Proficient in the use of computer software including LIS and EMR systems, email and applications in a Windows-based environment.
• Demonstrates initiative as evidenced by advancing technical skills, sharing knowledge with others and taking on more responsibility.
• Ability to provide constructive and effective feedback to other lab assistants regarding the use of standard practices.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum High school graduate.
• Preferred Associate’s or bachelor's degree with emphasis in biology/chemistry/anatomy
• Basic computer program & application skills
• Customer service experience
• 1-2 years experience in a laboratory setting
• Proficient in all Accessioning benches and duties

Physical Requirements:

• Pass a standardized color-blind test
• Extended time on feet
• Be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Standing, bending, stooping
• 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 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.