Lab Assistant Specialist - Hilo Benioff Medical Center

Sonic Healthcare USA • Hilo, HI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Sonic Healthcare USA, a Great Place to Work certified employer, emphasizes teamwork and innovation in advancing the health and well-being of communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. This full-time position is located in Hilo, HI, with a base hourly pay of $23.34 to $25.67, based on experience. The role involves providing exceptional patient care, performing venipuncture on patients of all ages, collecting and preparing non-blood specimens, ensuring proper specimen processing, labeling, and test ordering, and championing safety, compliance, and quality control. This role will provide routine access to protected health information (PHI), requiring employees to maintain strict confidentiality and abide by all applicable privacy and security standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous phlebotomy training or experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer and data entry skills

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of laboratory training or experience in specimen collection and processing
• Certification from the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care and customer-focused service.
• Perform venipuncture on patients of all ages.
• Collect/prepare non-blood specimens.
• Ensure proper specimen processing, labeling, and test ordering.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.

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 eligible dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help save for retirement with a 401(k) that includes a generous company match
• A sense of belonging – we are a community!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED