Pathology Technician

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories; Anchorage, Palmer (AK, AK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Prescription options

Dental options

401K match up to 4%

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Life and Disability insurance

Identity protection

Job summary

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories is seeking an Alaska Site Pathology Technician to support the laboratory workflow, specimen accessioning, and procedural assistance for pathologists and hospital staff. Responsibilities include processing specimens, scheduling procedures, and ensuring accuracy under HIPAA guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma with 1+ year of relevant clinical/laboratory experience, or a Bachelor's in medical technology or related sciences.

Qualifications

• Combination of High school graduate AND 1+ year of relevant clinical/laboratory experience
• Bachelor's in medical technology, chemical, physical, or biological science strongly preferred
• Preferred skills include: Previous experience in clinical/medical/laboratory environment; Medical terminology knowledge; Data entry experience; Customer service experience

Responsibilities

• Accession specimens accurately and timely
• Schedule and assist with patient procedures
• Provide laboratory support and troubleshoot issues
• Maintain compliance with SOPs and PPE requirements
• Transport slides and specimens between locations
• Assist with quality assurance and training of staff
• Support pathologists with slide distribution and conference prep

Skills

Detail oriented

Collaborative

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's in medical technology/biological sciences

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Alaska Regional Hospital Anchorage LLC - Anchorage, AK 99508 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $24.79 - $32.23 Hourly Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Job Shift: Day Job Category: Entry Level

About Us

An unwavering pursuit of Excellence in Patient CareEvery 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 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 8:00 am- 4:30 pm, occasional rotations to MSRMC location in Palmer, AK, rotating weekend 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

QualificationsKnowledge/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:
  • Previous experience working a clinical/medical/laboratory environment
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Previous data entry experience
  • Previous customer service experience
• Basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Valid driver's license & reliable transportation

Physical Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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
  • 2 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.