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 who are passionate about patient care, possess problem-solving instincts, and have the drive to keep operations running smoothly. Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes as we advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. This role is full-time and benefit-eligible, located in Dallas, Texas, with hours from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI), and employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality and abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are only expected to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.
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 reagents 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
- Paid Time Off
- 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
