Pathology Lab Assistant – Evening Shift, Specimen Tracking

Cayuga Medical Center; Ithaca (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health is seeking a Laboratory Technician at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. The role focuses on accurate specimen registration, processing, and coordination of testing in a clinical lab setting.

You will support pathologists and clinical activities, maintain records and inventories, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and safety regulations. Evening onsite shifts are available with competitive benefits.

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.
• 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 laboratory, safety, compliance, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements while supporting quality improvement initiatives and other duties.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Prioritize workload

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory procedures knowledge

Medical terminology familiarity

Job description

Cayuga Health is seeking a Laboratory Technician at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. The role focuses on accurate specimen registration, processing, and coordination of testing in a clinical lab setting.

You will support pathologists and clinical activities, maintain records and inventories, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and safety regulations. Evening onsite shifts are available with competitive benefits.