Laboratory Aide

Sagis Diagnostics is an entirely physician-led sub-specialty pathology group supported by a CAP-accredited histology lab located in the heart of Houston, Texas. Led by a team of board-certified pathologists, our lab is at the forefront of diagnostic science. We offer the highest quality services to physicians, physician groups, ambulatory surgery centers, and hospitals.

One of our many strengths is we develop strong collaborative relationships with each of our referring physicians by offering accurate, prompt, and clear diagnoses in a personal and customized manner.

Sagis is looking for a Laboratory Aide who will:

• Enter patient data into a laboratory information system
• Communicate with clinics/physicians to collect missing information
• Properly label all specimen bottles and cassettes with the appropriate accession number
• Enter data into the laboratory LIS system.
• Transcription and mailing of laboratory business correspondence.
• Maintenance of various logs including special stains/deeper levels requests, H&E/special stains quality, microscope verification and routine maintenance, corrective action log for accessioning and grossing specimens.
• Ensure the routine maintenance of the equipment in the lab.
• Assist the Histology department with other routine work as needed.
• Handling and directing telephone and other incoming and outgoing laboratory communication as needed.
• Make sure slides are filed properly. This shall include ensuring proper labels are affixed to slides.
• Perform other tasks in the laboratory as deemed necessary by the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures of Sagis.

Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift, Monday-Friday

• Demonstrated ability to take and follow directions and to know who the resources are for their direction.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, high-stress, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work in a standing position at times.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to work late shifts and weekends when necessary.
• Familiarity with and skill in the operation of computers.
• Ability to interact well with people and pleasant telephone manners.
• Ability to work well under the direction of the Laboratory Director and others in a supervisory capacity.
• QUALIFICATIONS:
• Required: Office experience, preferably in a medical or other healthcare setting.
• Required: High school education or equivalent; Bachelors degree preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required sit for extended periods of time, perform repetitive body motions, and lift office supplies/lab materials up to 20 pounds.
• Employee must be able to see, hear, and smell

At Sagis, we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability, Basic Life, EAP
• Voluntary Accident/Critical Illness/Life insurance
• Fair Wages
• 401(k) Contribution
• Vacation
• Paid Parental Leave
• Floating Holidays
• Scheduled Holidays
• Comfortable work environment
• Tuition Assistance
• Job Training/Career Development
• Great Team Leaders