Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Sunrise Medical Laboratories; Village of Rye Brook (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and innovation! In this full-time role, you will oversee case distribution and ensure quality assurance in laboratory operations. You will assist in various tasks, including slide imaging and quality checks, while supporting the Case Management Department. This position offers a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for career advancement. If you have a passion for science and a desire to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• At least one year of previous laboratory experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and working knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee case distribution and quality assurance procedures.
• Perform quality checks and assist in slide imaging.
• Generate reports and monitor pending cases.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Data Entry

Communication Skills

Computer Knowledge

Education

Some College or Associate’s Degree

Tools

Aperio

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

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LOCATION: 760 Westchester Ave, Rye Brook, NY 10573

HOURS:

FULL TIME: Benefits Eligible

In this role, you will:

• Oversee case distribution and quality assurance procedures under the general supervision of the Case Management Supervisor.
• Assist supervisor with day to day administration of Case Management Department.
• Retrieval of slides from staining at histology.
• Perform topographic assessment as requested.
• Perform the sorting and verification of slide labels information for accuracy in relation to accession number, patient name and part number against the system, and completion of slides/case.
• Perform quality checks (Tri-M) prior to case assignment.
• Delivery of slides after completion internal / external.
• Assist in the administration of all Quality Control Programs (includes suboptimal slides, Tri-M and, QA flags, etc).
• Visually review slides for overall quality such as, proper cover slipping, and label legibility.
• Assist other lab leaders with questions and troubleshooting issues.
• Identifies and retrieves cases that are flagged for QA and ensure they are not distributed until the flag is resolved.
• Prepares all outbound slides, prepares manifest and delivery outbound slides in holding areas.
• Assist in slide imaging using Aperio (includes reviewing of each slide images for overall quality, approving and linking images – some data entry required).
• Attend and respond to requests from Client Services and Pathologists.
• Other duties as directed by Case Management Supervisor which includes but not limited to filing and retrieving blocks from archive, processing and completion of materials to be returned to clients, third party labs and hospitals – including Medical SendOut.
• Generate reports and monitor all pending cases (i.e. incomplete cases, quality breach, requests recuts, etc) to ensure they are completed in a timely manner.

All you need is:

• Some College or Associate’s degree, preferably in science related courses.
• Working knowledge of computers and various programs.
• Strong communication skills.
• At least one year of previous laboratory experience preferred.
• Previous data entry experience preferred.

Salary starting $18.00–$23.00/hour. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply.

Sonic Healthcare USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. Any difference between actual compensation and the posted range will be based on factors other than race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) or national origin.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift:

Job Category: Laboratory Operations

Company: CBL Path, Inc.

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