Pathology Technician - AK

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories; Palmer, Anchorage (AK, AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401K

Job summary

CellNetix is seeking an Alaska Site Pathology Technician to help manage the laboratory workflow in Palmer, AK. Responsibilities include accessioning specimens, scheduling procedures, and supporting pathologists, with adherence to HIPAA and PPE guidelines.

The role requires attention to detail, flexibility, and strong communication. On-site work with rotating weekends, comprehensive benefits offered.

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.

Responsibilities

• Accession specimens accurately and timely.
• Assist with patient procedures (frozen sections, FNA, bone marrow biopsies, CT/US).
• Assist with processing cytology specimens.
• Support QA and compliance requirements.
• Prepare reagents and ship specimens/reports between clients and lab.
• Perform daily maintenance and operations tasks.
• Troubleshoot issues between departments and with clients.
• Provide pathologists support (slide distribution, conference prep, lists, triage calls).
• Transport slides and materials between hospital locations and clients.
• Train new staff and conduct competency assessments.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Professional interaction

IT systems

Flexible

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Under pressure

Typing/Software learning

Education

High school + 1+ year lab experience

Bachelor's in medical technology or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: MatSu Regional Medical Center Palmer LLC - Palmer, AK, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $24.79 - $32.23Hourly, Job Shift: Any

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 8:00-4:30 P.M. (rotating on-call weekends), occasional rotation between sites

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 neededProvides 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

Qualifications: Knowledge/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 & safe driving record required

Physical Requirements

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.