<span>Pathology Lab Assistant</span>

$38,480 - $49,920/Yr

Cayuga Health System - Ithaca, NY

Full-time

Ithaca, NY

About the position

The Pathology Department Lab Assistant at Cayuga Health System provides essential clerical and non-technical support within the anatomical pathology department. This role is crucial for maintaining efficient operations, including managing test requisitions, coordinating pathology send-outs, and ensuring effective communication with physician offices and other departments. The position also involves maintaining supply inventory and organizing work areas, with the potential to participate in postmortem examinations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support including test requisitioning and document management.
• Coordinate pathology send-outs, both incoming and outgoing.
• Maintain supply inventory and organize work areas.
• Communicate with physician offices and other pathology departments.
• Participate in postmortem examinations as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; some college or science courses preferred.
• 1 year prior laboratory experience preferred.
• Prior knowledge of medical procedures and terminology preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Problem solving ability and attention to detail.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive employee benefits programs
• Professional development opportunities