Laboratory Assistant I - Lab - Full Time

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Cayuga Health is hiring a full-time Laboratory Assistant I to support outpatient laboratory operations at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, with the ability to work at other area locations as scheduled or assigned. The role performs venipuncture and post-procedure care, registers patients, handles requisitions, and prepares specimens for laboratory testing. The position uses Epic and supports accurate, timely specimen processing and laboratory workflow. The anticipated schedule is assigned within outpatient lab operating hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Rotating Saturdays and holidays may be scheduled according to department and patient needs. Travel of 0%–10% may be expected. The stated pay range is $17.79 to $24.04 per hour, plus benefits. Cayuga Health describes its environment as collaborative and focused on excellence, integrity, compassion, and stewardship. It offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities. The organization states that it is committed to equitable treatment, safety, respect, diversity, and inclusion.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a vocational phlebotomy or related course/program, or two years of working phlebotomy experience.
Ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely, and adjust to changes in work volumes.
Ability to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
Ability to perform work involving frequent movement and repetitive hand use, and to sit, squat, walk, or stand for long periods, up to six hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform venipuncture and provide post-care for the phlebotomy site.
Label each specimen using two forms of identification, with zero labeling errors.
Register patients accurately, complete requisitions, and use Epic operationally.
Label, process, and prepare patient specimens for laboratory testing.
Complete specimen batches in time for courier pickup or send specimens through the tube system properly.
Communicate outpatient inventory needs and handle system reporting requests.
Complete required documentation, including outpatient daily, weekly, and monthly checklists.
Follow organizational policies and maintain compliance with laboratory procedures, HIPAA standards, infection control, and safety guidelines.
Participate in quality assurance programs and maintain departmental workflow requirements.
Maintain educational requirements, attend outpatient in-services, and complete assigned training related to outpatient lab workflows.
Remain flexible and make changes for the benefit of the team.