Lab Assistant - Third Shift - 18% Differential
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 a Lab Assistant who is passionate about patient care and has the drive to keep things running smoothly. Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. This opportunity is full-time during third (night) shift from 12am to 8am. In this role, you will perform a vital part of the patient care process by making sure laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored. You will also recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions, work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements, and champion safety, compliance, and quality control. 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.
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
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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
