Night Shift Lab Support: Specimen Receiving & Processing

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State University of New York Upstate Medical University is seeking a dedicated staff member to handle specimen receiving and processing duties in the Pathology department. You will use LIS and HIS systems for accessioning, labeling, and delivering samples, and assist with report preparation.

The role includes greeting visitors, answering phones, and coordinating with referring physicians. You will rotate between Specimen Receiving and Processing as scheduled, including nights and weekends as

Qualifications

• Associates degree (preferably in a relevant medical field). Will consider candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Greet and assist visitors to Pathology, answer phone calls, and deliver samples to labs for testing.
• Rotate between Specimen Receiving and Processing as scheduled.

Education

Associates degree (preferably in a relevant medical field)

Tools

LIS

HIS

Job description

State University of New York Upstate Medical University is seeking a dedicated staff member to handle specimen receiving and processing duties in the Pathology department. You will use LIS and HIS systems for accessioning, labeling, and delivering samples, and assist with report preparation.

The role includes greeting visitors, answering phones, and coordinating with referring physicians. You will rotate between Specimen Receiving and Processing as scheduled, including nights and weekends as