Nashville, Tennessee
Posted: 04-Jul-24
Location: Seattle, Washington
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 2421680
Shift Differential Pay: $2.50/hour
- Perform technical tasks that involve in the accurate gross description and dissection of surgical specimens
- Prepare sections of human tissue for pathologist diagnostic study
- Diagram pertinent gross specimens as necessary
- Operate a cassette labeler, grossing of human biopsy specimens, tissue processor operation, embedding of tissue specimens, operation of automated stainer and cover-slippers
- Perform equipment maintenance as neededRecord equipment log data
- Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and procedures
- Assist other areas rotations within the department with specified assignments in a timely manner after the assigned job has been completed
- Ensure a professional environment is maintained
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and work to correct or report the problem
- Maintain high ethical standards and integrity in performing the assigned duties
- Knowledge of hazardous waste management
- Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
- Certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology is preferred.
- 2+ years of grossing experience in small biopsies and complex surgical cases required.
- No experience required with the completion of a NAACLS accredited PA program
- Experience in a high-volume clinical laboratory environment is preferred
- Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus
- Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance processes
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
- High level of attention to detail along with strong organizational skills
- Knowledge of hazardous waste management and personal protection measures
- Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
- Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
- Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs
Pay Range: $25.91-$41.24
If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!
Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Dynacare Northwest, Inc. and United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 21. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 24 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), accrue up to 18 days of Annual Leave per year (includes 8 holidays) and Sick Leave (0.0333 hours of sick leave for each hour of work).
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