Company Overview:
Cayuga Health is the region's leading healthcare system, and most trusted driver of integrated health services, together with valued partners. We empower our people and employ our capabilities to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. At Cayuga Health System, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
Nestled in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Cayuga Health provides an outstanding place to work in a vibrant community. Come discover all that Ithaca, New York and Cayuga Health has to offer!
Position Overview:
Reports to Manager of Laboratory Services
The Laboratory Assistant II performs pre-analytical specimen receipt, processing, identification verification and specimen storage. The Lab Assistant II operates centrifuge and pneumatic tube systems, office equipment, enters information and tests orders in to the laboratory computer system. The Lab Assistant II is responsible for ensuring correct patient identification on specimens and documentation and resolutions of pre-analytical specimen related issues. The Lab Assistant II manages work unit supply ordering and inventory. The Lab Assistant II provides training to others. The Lab Assistant II performs phlebotomy on inpatient floors and supports the ED phlebotomy staff. The Lab Assistant II may be required to draw outpatients on off-hours.
What you'll do:
The Laboratory Assistant II performs pre-analytical specimen receipt, processing, identification verification and specimen storage. The Lab Assistant II operates centrifuge and pneumatic tube systems, office equipment, enters information and tests orders in to the laboratory computer system. The Lab Assistant II is responsible for ensuring correct patient identification on specimens and documentation and resolutions of pre-analytical specimen related issues. The Lab Assistant II manages work unit supply ordering and inventory. The Lab Assistant II provides training to others. The Lab Assistant II performs phlebotomy on inpatient floors and supports the ED phlebotomy staff. The Lab Assistant II may be required to draw outpatients on off-hours.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• External: Vocational phlebotomy (or related) course/program, or 1 year working phlebotomy experience.
• Internal: Completion of phlebotomy career-ladder program.

• Additional Qualifications: Good written and oral communication skills preferred. Require ability to prioritize work manage and adjust changes in work volumes. Problem solving ability and attention to detail is preferred.Physical Requirements - May require light lifting (up to 10 Lbs.) and carrying supplies. Repetitive use of hands (e.g. computer keyboard usage), sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time is often necessary.

Travel Requirements:

• Onsite

At this time Cayuga Health System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
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Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Cayuga Health System commits to treating all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes.
Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision, we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees.