Pathology Technician - Everett

Job DetailsJob Location: Providence Regional Medical Center Everett LLC - Everett, WA 98201Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDSalary Range: $24.79 - $32.23 HourlyJob Shift: 1st ShiftABOUT 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:   Pathology Technicians at our hospital laboratory sites are responsible for providing a wide variety of technical and administrative support including specimen accessioning, maintaining the lab, 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. This location is fast paced and requires immense flexibility and prioritization. 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, 8:30am - 5:00pm with ability to be flexible on hours and rotates within North Division sites for coverage (Everett, Edmonds and Evergreen). Essential Duties:   A Pathology Tech may perform any of the following duties or groups of 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 FNA procedures, bone marrow biopsies, CT/US procedures, etc. Assists the pathologists with intraoperative evaluations such as frozen sections Assists Pathologists with specimen and workstation prep Assists in sending out material to other institutions Investigates and corrects specimen issues Assists with quality assurance and fulfilling compliance requirements Provides pathologists support which includes but is not limited to slide distribution and manifest, conference prep, pending lists, and triaging phone calls Delivers specimens to relevant sites/departments and assists couriers as needed Perform maintenance and daily operational tasks Provides cross coverage to other hospital sites as needed Stocks supplies and cleans lab areas 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 & safe driving record required Physical Requirements:   Be able to lift 20+ lbs. Be able to stand for over 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.