Lab Assistant II - 1st Shift
About The Position
Sonic Healthcare USA is a Great Place to Work certified employer dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes teamwork and innovation. We are looking for individuals passionate about patient care and eager to keep laboratory operations running smoothly. This role is a vital part of the patient care process, ensuring laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored. The ideal candidate will have problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the drive to implement effective solutions when corrective action is needed. This position is full-time and benefit-eligible, located in Dallas, Texas, with hours from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Previous training or experience in specimen collection or processing
- Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.
Nice To Haves
- 1 - 2 years of related experience in clinical laboratory, data entry, or production
Responsibilities
- Perform a vital part of the patient care process by making sure laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored
- Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions
- Work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements
- Champion safety, compliance, and quality control
- Troubleshoot order inadequacies
- Troubleshoot instrument issues
- Resolve specimen problems & deficiencies
- Special projects such as evaluating/validating new equipment and or new regents and testing new procedures
Benefits
- Appreciation for your work
- A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve 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 – we’re a community!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
