Pathology Specialist

PeaceHealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center seeks a Pathology Specialist for a full-time, day shift. The role uses the LIS to assist staff and clients, accessioning specimens, supporting cytology and transcription, and tracking statistics and billing.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), with knowledge of medical terminology and strong communication. Proficiency in Word/Excel/Outlook and Epic Beaker AP experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
• Experience in anatomic pathology preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook; Epic Beaker AP experience a plus.
• Strong communication, judgment, and organization; able to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate send-out testing for the department.
• Accession pathology specimens.
• Organize and provide timely reports to Laboratory Manager.
• Assist with department supplies and customer needs.
• Assist with collection and processing of pathology and cytology samples.
• Transcribe dictated pathology reports as needed.
• Assist clients with pathology report retrieval.
• Provide IS support to LIS analyst; act as department super-user.
• Participate in quality assurance tasks, billing, and statistics.
• Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

MS Office

Medical terminology

Communication

Judgment & decision-making

Organization

Work under pressure

Resource materials use

Epic Beaker AP

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Epic Beaker AP

Job description

Job Description

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is seeking a Pathology Specialist for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $28.31 – $42.44. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Responsible for support for the Pathology department. Utilizes the pathology lab information system to assist pathology staff and clients. Provides support for cytology department and pathology transcriptionists. Understands Anatomic Pathology processes to ensure effective operations and communications. Assists with statistics, billing, and send-outs.

What you will do

• Coordinates send-out testing for department.
• Accessions pathology specimens.
• Organizes and provides reports on a timely basis to Laboratory Manager as requested.
• Assists pathology department with managing supplies for department and customers.
• Assists with collection and/or processing of pathology and cytology samples.
• Transcribes assigned dictation as needed of pathology reports.
• Assists clients with receiving pathology reports.
• Provides IS support to the LIS analyst and acts as super-user within the department.
• Assists with department quality assurance tasks, billing, and statistics.
• Maintains compliance with all department safety and compliance regulations.

What you bring

Education

• High School Diploma Required: or equivalent And
• Associate Degree Preferred:

Experience

• Preferred: Previous anatomic pathology experience

Skills

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (Required)
• Experience with Epic Beaker AP (Preferred)
• Knowledge of medical terminology (Required)
• Good communication skills (Required)
• Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills (Required)
• Ability to organize and perform work efficiently (Required)
• Ability to work in distracting environment and under pressure (Required)
• Demonstrates knowledge of and use of department resource materials (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment, frequently.
• Lift/Carry: Frequently up to 5 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 10 lbs. force.
• Reaching frequently.
• Squat/ kneel occasionally.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Mental/Visual

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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