Pathologists' Assistant

Looking for a Lab Environment that…

• Places quality first
• Supports your ongoing learning and training
• Supplies you with state-of-the art technology & equipment
• Provides you with an open, airy and light-filled work space

Then explore opportunities with CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories, the largest independent pathology organization in the Pacific Northwest, experiencing 50% growth in the last twelve months.

We offer you the opportunity to make an impact and be rewarded for it.
• Annual Bonus
• Employee ownership
• Exceptional 401K Plan with profit sharing bonus

Pathologists' Assistant is responsible for proper description and dissection of large and small surgical pathology specimens, validation of accessioning and order detail and conducting autopsies. Position is 1pm-9:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

1) Preparation, gross description and dissection of human tissue surgical specimens including:
A. Validating appropriate specimen accessioning information, test ordering and correcting errors found.
B. Obtaining clinical history, including scans, x-rays, laboratory data, etc.
C. Describing gross anatomic features, dissecting surgical specimens, and preparing tissues for histologic processing.
D. Obtaining biological specimens such as blood, tissue and toxicological material for studies such as flow cytometry, image analysis, immunohistochemistry etc., and performing special procedures including Faxitron imaging and tumor triage.
E. Photographing all pertinent gross specimens
F. Performing duties relating to the administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols.

2) Preparation of human postmortem examinations including:
A. Performing postmortem examinations which may include: external examination; in situ organ inspection; evisceration; dissection and dictation or recording of data such as organ weights, presence of body fluids etc., and gross anatomic findings.
B. Gathering and organizing clinical information and data pertinent to the preparation of the preliminary summarization of the clinical history.

3) Performing such administrative, budgetary, supervisory, teaching, and other duties as may be assigned

Key Skills

1) Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

2) Demonstrated willingness to take direction from others in appropriate situations.

3) The ability to pay attention to detail.

4) Demonstrated ability to exercise responsible independent judgment and initiative in areas where trained and competency has been demonstrated.

5) Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

6) Able to meet physical demands of the position.

7) Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under pressure maintaining self-control and composure under difficult conditions.

8) Readily adapts to changes and variation in procedures and workload.


BENEFITS

We offer a generous benefit program with:
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription premiums paid 100% for the employee
• Medical, vision and prescription paid at 50% for all dependents
• Healthcare goes into effect the first of the month after starting
• 401k with a $ for $ match up to 3% then a 50% match up to 5% plus a quarterly profit sharing contribution
• Annual bonus
• Relocation assistance
• 100 Performance Shares at time of hire
• 3 weeks paid time off earned in first year
• 7 paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Long Term disability
• and more!

Qualifications

1. A Bachelors degree in a science related field (preferably biology or physiology) and Registry with the American Association of Pathology Assistants is required or eligible to take the exam.

2. ASCP registration HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) is desirable.