Evening Pathology Lab Assistant: Specimen & Processing

Cayugahealth; Town of Ithaca, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health in Ithaca, NY, is seeking a Pathology Lab Assistant for evening shifts at Cayuga Medical Center. You will help with specimen registration, accessioning, processing, and basic laboratory operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong communication and attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize workload. Prior lab experience is preferred; exposure to blood and chemicals is possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, problem solving, and workload prioritization.
• Prior laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate specimen registration, identification, accessioning, and processing.
• Coordinate reference and send-out testing and maintain specimen tracking.
• Maintain records including inventory, temperature logs, and tracking documentation.
• Support pathologists and clinical activities; assist with equipment upkeep.
• Adhere to lab safety, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements; participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cayuga Health in Ithaca, NY, is seeking a Pathology Lab Assistant for evening shifts at Cayuga Medical Center. You will help with specimen registration, accessioning, processing, and basic laboratory operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong communication and attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize workload. Prior lab experience is preferred; exposure to blood and chemicals is possible.