Lab Aide - IHC
About The Position
We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer! Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members! Under the general direction and supervision of Senior Histology/IHC Laboratory personnel, the IHC Laboratory Aide will effectively apply a “ general ” working knowledge and skill of designated Laboratory Aide related duties and tasks, in support of the Histology/IHC Department as a whole, in completing the daily assigned IHC/Histology workload. LOCATION: 760 Westchester Ave, Rye Brook, NY 10573 HOURS: 11:00am - 7:30pm; Monday to Friday FULL TIME: Benefits Eligible In this role you will: Personnel will possess a “basic” working knowledge sufficient to effectively complete “under supervision”, all designated essential functions of the IHC Laboratory Aide Must possess a knowledge of the Ventana and Dako instruments, Leica Slide Stainer, Sakura Cover-Slipper, sufficient to accomplish the following: Exchanging of instrument specific reagents at designated intervals. Timely completion of instrument specific QC documentation when applicable. Daily maintenance of cleanliness and neatness of IHC 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. 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. Pull blocks when necessary. Basic knowledge of MS Excel. “Basic” troubleshooting diagnosis and/or repairs of instrumentations. Be able to counter stain and cover slip all processed slides
Requirements
- High school diploma/Associates Degree with some college in medical or science related course of study.
- Thorough working knowledge and understanding of computers, laboratory function, operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Minimum six (6) months prior experience as a histology Lab aide.
- Prior experience in a medical lab or related environment.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of MS Excel.
Responsibilities
- Exchanging of instrument specific reagents at designated intervals.
- Timely completion of instrument specific QC documentation when applicable.
- Daily maintenance of cleanliness and neatness of IHC 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.
- 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.
- Pull blocks when necessary.
- “Basic” troubleshooting diagnosis and/or repairs of instrumentations.
- Be able to counter stain and cover slip all processed slides
Benefits
- 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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
