Lab Aide - IHC

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications: 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 All you need is: 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. Salary starting $17.50 - 25.00 per hour. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. Sonic Healthcare USA, reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. Any difference between actual compensation and the posted range will be based on factors other than race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) or national origin. Well give you: Appreciation for your work A feeling of satisfaction that youve 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 were 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. Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. About Sonic Healthcare USA Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services, with operations in eight countries, on three continents and providing care to over 100 million patients each year. Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and pathology practices throughout the USA with eight operating divisions and nearly eight thousand US- based employees, 330 Pathologists and serving over 30 million patients per year. Sonic Healthcare USA operates under a federated business model that emphasizes medical leadership and community-based testing services to provide outstanding quality and service to the doctors and patients that they serve. For more information, visit the Sonic Healthcare website at www.sonichealthcareusa.com.