Clinical Laboratory Support Technician

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse is seeking an organized specimen receiving technician to support pathology operations. You will handle accessioning, labeling, and delivery of laboratory specimens using LIS and HIS, and assist with problem resolution and coordination with referring physicians.

You will greet visitors, answer phones, and deliver samples to labs for testing. The role rotates between Specimen Receiving and Processing as scheduled, with Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 pm–7:00 am

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred in a medical field; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Preferred NYS license/registration or limited permit to practice as CL Technician.

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession, label, and deliver laboratory specimens using LIS/HIS.
• Assist with problem resolution and follow-up with UH departments and referring physicians.
• Greet visitors, answer phone calls, and relay samples to labs for testing.
• Rotate between Specimen Receiving and Processing as scheduled.

Education

Associate degree in medical field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Job Summary:

Perform specimen receiving for laboratory specimens using LIS and HIS for order accessioning, labeling, delivery, and report preparation; assist with problem resolution and follow-up with other UH departments and referring physicians. Will also greet and assist visitors to Pathology, answer phone calls, and deliver samples to labs for testing. Will rotate between Specimen Receiving and Processing as scheduled.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree (preferably in a relevant medical field). Will consider candidates with an equivalent combination of education (to include pertinent college level courses preferably related to a medical field) and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior clinical laboratory experience, and NYS license/registration or limited permit to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technician preferred.

Work Days:

Every Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 pm-7:00 am Weekends and Holidays on rotation

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources