Evening Pathology Lab Assistant: Specimen Processing & Support

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca, Inc.; Hayts Corner (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Cayuga Health is seeking a Laboratory Technician for Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, with evening shifts onsite. You will ensure accurate specimen registration, processing, and tracking, while supporting pathology operations and maintaining compliance with safety policies.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills. Prior lab experience is preferred; competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and ability to prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate specimen registration, identification, accessioning, and processing while maintaining specimen integrity and resolving acceptability issues promptly.
• Coordinate reference and send-out testing, maintain specimen tracking systems, and manage slide, block, and specimen retrieval, retention, and disposal according to policy.
• Maintain accurate records, including inventory, temperature logs, and tracking documentation, while investigating and reporting discrepancies.
• Manage laboratory supplies and departmental inventory, support pathologists and clinical activities, and assist with equipment upkeep and general pathology operations.
• Adhere to all laboratory, safety, compliance, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements while supporting quality improvement initiatives, process validations, postmortem examinations, and other assigned duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Prioritize workload

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Cayuga Health is seeking a Laboratory Technician for Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, with evening shifts onsite. You will ensure accurate specimen registration, processing, and tracking, while supporting pathology operations and maintaining compliance with safety policies.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills. Prior lab experience is preferred; competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are offered.