Job Information
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Pathology Technician in Seattle, Washington
Overview
In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
Responsibilities
This position assists the pathologist at the autopsy, dictates and bills all small clinic specimens, and dissects, dictates and bills larger simple surgical specimens, under the supervision of a pathologist assistant, or pathologist.
This is a per diem position. No set schedule and not gaurentee of hours.
"We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work."
Qualifications
We Require:
An earned associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR Education/training equivalent to the above that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or
medical laboratory technology in any combination.
In addition, the individual must have laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, the CAHEA, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above),OR at least 3 months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
Preferred requirements for this position include a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a science-related field plus 5 years laboratory experience. Additionally, knowledge of anatomy is preferred.
Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Pay Range
$27.71 - $40.19/hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.