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Careers in Pathology

At Upstate Pathology we value the way each of us are different.

Behind every specimen is a patient counting on the laboratory for the right diagnosis and treatment. 70% of medical decisions depend on laboratory test results. We are Upstate Pathology and we have exciting opportunities for individuals interested in working in a state-of-the-art laboratory. If you would like to play a pivotal role in providing optimal patient care, join us!

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If you are a student or a professional looking to make a career change and you're curious about what a day in the life of a laboratory is like, join us for a day! Upstate Pathology provides services and acts as resource to hospitals, clinics, and other laboratories thoughout New York State, and is the only Central NY laboratory that performs next generation sequencing and digital pathology.

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Working At Upstate

In addition to competitive salaries, Upstate offers a benefit package that is among the best in Central New York. For more detailed benefit information for NYS positions, click here. Positions are UUP, CSEA, or Research Foundation.

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Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Job no: 78215

Department: Clin Path-Core Laboratory
Employer: State of New York
Bargaining Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
Work type: Full-time
Location: Syracuse

Perform various automated, semi-automated and manual procedures as defined by the Core Laboratory manual (encompasses all facets of Chemistry/Hematology workstations as deemed by supervisor). Perform routine Hematology and Chemistry testing following established policies and procedures. Performing appropriate related tasks in the laboratory including QC, PM, calibration, and quality assurance. Maintains records of testing including patient results, proficiency testing, quality control, instrument calibrations, inventory, pending logs and preventive maintenance procedures. Interact with providers to give test results, discuss results, and discuss laboratory procedures. Resolve problems in testing, procedures, or processes relating to the laboratory.

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Job no: 62072

Department: Clin Path-Core Laboratory Night Shift
Employer: State of New York
Bargaining Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
Work type: Full-time
Location: Syracuse

Will function as a generalist rotating in two or more sections of the laboratory (Microbiology, Hematology, Chemistry/Microscopy and/or Blood Bank). Perform generalist duties to include specimen receiving and processing; computer related duties such as patient entry, test request entry, on-line/manual entry of test results, data retrieval, printing and answering worksheets, printing panic and pending log sheets; phoning panic values and documenting in computer system; quality control; reagent preparation; following general laboratory safety procedures including universal precautions and chemical and biochemical hazard precautions. Will also perform specific duties within Microbiology, Hematology, Chemistry/Microscopy and Blood Bank sections of the laboratory.

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Job no: 78225

Department: Community General Clinical Pathology
Employer: State of New York
Bargaining Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
Work type: Full-time
Location: Syracuse

Will function as a technologist in one or more areas (Microbiology, Hematology, Chemistry/Microscopy, Blood Bank and Immunology) of the laboratory performing patient care testing. Perform duties that may include; running various laboratory instrumentation, performing manual testing, specimen receiving and processing; computer related duties such as patient entry, test request entry/requisition format, on-line/manual entry of test results, data retrieval, printing and answering worksheets, printing panic and pending log sheets, phoning panic values and documenting in computer system, quality control, reagent preparation, following general laboratory and safety procedures including universal precautions and chemical and biochemical hazard precautions.  

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Jon No. 74239 

Department: Community General - Clinical Pathology
Employer: State of New York
Bargaining Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
Work type: Full-time
Location: Syracuse

Will function as a technologist in one or more areas (Microbiology, Hematology, Chemistry/Microscopy, Blood Bank and Immunology) of the laboratory performing patient care testing. Perform duties that may include; running various laboratory instrumentation, performing manual testing, specimen receiving and processing; computer related duties such as patient entry, test request entry/requisition format, on-line/manual entry of test results, data retrieval, printing and answering worksheets, printing panic and pending log sheets, phoning panic values and documenting in computer system, quality control, reagent preparation, following general laboratory and safety procedures including universal precautions and chemical and biochemical hazard precautions.

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Laboratory Administrative Specialist - Customer Service

Job no: 77696

Department: Clinical Pathology Admin
Employer: State of New York
Bargaining Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
Work type: Full-time
Location: Syracuse

 

This person will be expected to develop and support a wide range of customer service activities for both internal and external departments. Responsibilities include daily duties involving coding errors in Epic Work queues, contacting clinics and outside customers for missing diagnosis codes demographic information, specimens, etc. Resolve problems related to specimen receiving, CPT and ICD-9/10 coding, billing modifiers and laboratory reports. Interact with Clinical and Anatomical Pathology departments and assist in resolving provider/patient issues. Function as a competent, personable source of lab information for clinics and outside locations. Excellent Customer Service skill to include phone, computer, and time management skills.

 

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Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Evening Shift

Job no: 61892
Department: Clin Path-Core Laboratory
Employer: State of New York
Bargaining Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
Work type: Full-time
Location: Syracuse

The Clinical Laboratory Technologist will function as a rotating generalist, rotating in two or more sections of the laboratory (Microbiology, Hematology, Chemistry/Microscopy). Perform generalist duties to include specimen receiving and processing; computer related duties such as patient entry, test request entry, on-line/manual entry of test results, data retrieval, printing and answering worksheets, printing panic and pending log sheets; phoning panic values and documenting in computer system; quality control; reagent preparation; following general laboratory safety procedures including universal precautions and chemical and biochemical hazard precautions. Will also perform specific duties within Microbiology, Hematology, Chemistry/Microscopy sections of the laboratory.    

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Clinical Laboratory Support Technician

Job no: 77352
Department: Clin Path-Core Laboratory
Employer: State of New York
Bargaining Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
Work type: Part-time
Location: Syracuse

Perform specimen receiving for laboratory specimens using LIS and HIS for order accessioning, labeling, delivery, and report preparation; assist with problem resolution and follow-up with other UH departments and referring physicians. Will also greet and assist visitors to Pathology, answer phone calls, and deliver samples to labs for testing. Will assist with processing as needed.

 

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Job no: 70023
Department: Clin Path-Core Laboratory
Employer: State of New York
Bargaining Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
Work type: Full-Time
Location: Syracuse

Perform specimen receiving for laboratory specimens using LIS and HIS for order accessioning, labeling, delivery, and report preparation; assist with problem resolution and follow-up with other UH departments and referring physicians. Will also greet and assist visitors to Pathology, answer phone calls, and deliver samples to labs for testing. Will assist with processing as needed.

 

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Molecular Diagnostics Technologist

Job no: 78255
Department: Clin Path-Molecular
Employer: State of New York
Bargaining Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
Work type: Full-time
Location: Syracuse

Functions as a technologist in the UMD Laboratory performing routine and specialized molecular testing. Processes and receives specimens. Performs routine and specialized testing following established policies and procedures and performing appropriate related tasks (QC, PM, calibrations, etc.). Maintains records of testing including patient results, proficiency testing, quality control, instrument calibrations, preventive maintenance procedures, etc. 

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Job no: 77277
Department: Clin Path-Molecular
Employer: State of New York
Bargaining Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
Work type: Full-time
Location: Syracuse

Processes and receives specimens. Performs routine and specialized testing following established policies and procedures and performing appropriate related tasks (QC, PM, calibrations, etc.). Maintains records of testing including patient results, proficiency testing, quality control, instrument calibrations, preventive maintenance procedures, etc. Knowledgeable of factors that may adversely affect test performance and results. Responds/troubleshoots testing problems appropriately or reports problems to supervisory staff. Documents all corrective actions taken. Interacts with customers regarding test results, questions and complaints. Resolves problems in testing, procedures or processes. Knowledgeable of EPIC/LIS/CoPath functions related to testing. Reports results using

LIS/CoPath. Follows procedures for reporting results. Attends section meetings or obtains information from meeting minutes/notes, etc. Completes mandatory training programs. Obtains 12 hours of continuing education credits per year as required by NYS Department of Health.

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Clinical Laboratory Technologist Micro & Virology

Job no: 64862
Department: Clin-Path Micro & Virology
Employer: State of New York
Bargaining Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
Work type: Part-Time
Location: Syracuse

Perform Laboratory procedures necessary for the isolution, identification and susceptibility testing of various bacteria, parasites, fungus, mycobacteria, and viruses. Performs various quality control procedures and molecular assays.

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Job no: 75138
Department: Clin-Path-Micro & Virology
Employer: State of New York
Bargaining Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
Work type: Full-time
Location: Syracuse

Perform Laboratory procedures necessary for the isolation, identification, and susceptibility testing of various bacteria, parasites, fungus, mycobacteria and viruses. Perform various quality control procedures, and molecular assays.

 

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Histotechnologist

Job no: 77881
Department: Pathology - Hospital
Employer: State of New York
Bargaining Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
Work type: Full-time
Location: Syracuse

Will function as a technologist mainly in Histology, and may rotate in other areas of the laboratory performing patient care testing as needed. Perform duties that may include; running various laboratory instrumentation, performing manual testing, specimen receiving and processing; computer related duties such as patient entry, test request entry/requisition format, on-line/manual entry of test results, data retrieval, printing and answering worksheets, printing panic and pending log sheets, phoning panic values and documenting in computer system, quality control, reagent preparation, following general laboratory and safety procedures including universal precautions and chemical and biochemical hazard precautions.

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Job no: 77540
Department: Pathology - Hospital
Employer: State of New York
Bargaining Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
Work type: Full-time
Location: Syracuse

Will function as a technologist mainly in Histology, and may rotate in other areas of the laboratory performing patient care testing as needed. Perform duties that may include; running various laboratory instrumentation, performing manual testing, specimen receiving and processing; computer related duties such as patient entry, test request entry/requisition format, on-line/manual entry of test results, data retrieval, printing and answering worksheets, printing panic and pending log sheets, phoning panic values and documenting in computer system, quality control, reagent preparation, following general laboratory and safety procedures including universal precautions and chemical and biochemical hazard precautions.

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Specimen Receiving, Phlebotomy, and Outreach Assistant Supervisor

Job no: 62929
Department: Clinical Pathology Admin
Employer: State of New York
Bargaining Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
Work type: Full-time
Location: Syracuse

Functions as Assistant Supervisor to assist with overseeing operations of the Phlebotomy and Receiving areas. Responsible for various administration functions, including interviewing, hiring, and reviewing training/orientation with new staff. Monitor personnel problems (i.e. frequent errors, attendance problems, inappropriate behavior, and counsels on as-needed basis.). Answer questions from outside clients regarding test ordering, drawing, and registration of patients. Candidate is expected to perform receiving, processing and phlebotomy duties as needed. 

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Courier/Courier Specimen Receiving

Job no: 72105
Department: Pathology-University Pathologists Lab
Employer: Research Foundation
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
Work type: Full-time
Location: Syracuse 

Responsible for picking up and delivering laboratory specimens. reports and supplies, pharmaceuticals, medical/surgical equipment, medical records, and documents on assigned routes in a timely manner. Handles STAT pick-ups as requested. Assist in the laboratory with checking requisitions, perform specimen records for laboratory specimens using LIS and HIS for order accessioning, labeling, delivery, and report preparation. Will also answer phone calls and deliver samples for testing. Will assist with processing as needed. Complete other duties as assigned.

 

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Clinical Laboratory Technologist Coordinator - Core Lab

Job no: 74301
Department: Clin Path-Core Laboratory
Employer: State of New York
Bargaining Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Work type: Full-time
Location: Syracuse

Perform various hematology and/or chemistry automated, semi-automated and manual procedures as defined by the CP Core Lab procedure manual.  Will assume the responsibility as lead technologist of differentials and cell counts.  Duties include equipment/method troubleshooting, supply inventory, writing and reviewing procedures, training new staff and students in conjunction with supervisor.

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Phlebotomist

Job no: 78092

Department: Clin Path - Core Laboratory

Employer: State of New York

Bargaining Unit: CSEA -ISU (Institutional Services Unit)

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications

Work type: Full-time

Location: Syracuse

Duties include, but are not limited to: Venipuncture & micro sampling blood collection for outpatient areas as requested. Sweat chlorides and glucose tolerance tests. Will be required to keep work area clean and adequately stocked; order supplies as necessary from the general store and/or outside accounts; greet patients and enter patient demographics, insurances, tests, and other necessary paperwork/information into the EMR and or Laboratory Information System. Answer telephone requests from physician offices and provide patient results to appropriate health care providers. Will also deliver specimens and process patient specimens for analysis, as required. Excellent Customer Service skills, good manual dexterity and ability to satisfactorily and efficiently compete daily blood draws and maintain patient confidentiality required. 

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Job no: 78706
Department: Pathology - Univ Pathologists Lab
Employer: Research Foundation
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
Work type: Full-time
Location: Syracuse

Functons as a Phlebotomist for the Department of Pathology in any location operated by the laboratory as a Patient Service Center or Limited Service Laboratory or when required at a patient's home. Performs Routine and difficult phlebotomies for patients as ordered by qualified providers. Uses EMR/LIS systems to create registrations, transcribe/scan outside physician orders, convert (if needed), release and accession orders and to contact providers. Identifies patients and labels specimens appropriately.  

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