Lab Aide - Grossing
Sonic Healthcare USA

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

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You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You've got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You're also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

Location: Rye Brook, NY

Shift: Day Shift; Monday - Friday

Full-time: Benefit Eligible

HOURLY RATE: $17.50 - $25.00/hr

In this role, you will:

Under the general direction and supervision of Senior Grossing Laboratory personnel, the Grossing Laboratory Aide will effectively apply a "general" working knowledge and skill of designated Grossing Laboratory Aide related duties and tasks, in support of the Grossing Department as a whole, in completing the daily assigned workload.

Must possess a knowledge of the Grossing department workflow, Tissue Processor, Leica Slide Stainer, Sakura Cover-Slipper, Sakura Embedding Station, Cassette Labeler and the Slide Etcher, sufficient to accomplish the following:

• X-ray of tissue blocks.
  
• Transcription of clinical information into LIS system.
  
• Data entry into LIS system
  
• Exchanging of instrument specific reagents at designated intervals.
  
• Timely completion of instrument specific QC documentation when applicable.
  
• Daily maintenance of cleanliness and neatness of Grossing/Histology Lab and instrumentation in all aspects.
  
• Proper handling and disposal of chemical waste.
  
• Immediate notification to supervisory personnel of malfunctioning instrumentation.
  
• Daily acquisition of instrument specific data: refrigerators, freezers, processors, embedding centers, ovens and paraffin dispensers.
  
• Production (printing & copying) of all necessary patient documentation.
  
• Correlation of patient documentation with corresponding laboratory test materials (microscope slides).
  
• Timely distribution of completed patient materials to assigned pathologists.
  
• Immediate notification of existing and/or potential problems to the proper authority.
  
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.
  

All you need is:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
• Thorough working knowledge and understanding of computers, laboratory function, operating procedures and safety protocols.
  
• Minimum six (6) months prior experience as a Lab aide and/or medical transcriptionist. Prior experience in a medical lab or related environment preferred.
  
• Must be team oriented and possess above average interpersonal skills. Dependable, flexible and adaptable in all aspects of work. Able to maintain cooperative working relationships with peers and management.
  
• Able to type 45 WPM or greater with minimal errors.
  

We'll give you:

• Appreciation for your work
  
• A feeling of satisfaction that you've helped people
  
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
  
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
  
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
  
• A sense of belonging - we're a community!
  

We also want you to know:

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Work Shift:

Job Category:
Laboratory Operations

Company:
CBL Path, Inc.

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