Pathology Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: Alaska Regional Hospital Anchorage LLC - Anchorage, AK 99508Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $24.79 - $32.23 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Entry LevelABOUT 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

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
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.