2018-2795 LAF OPSC

Sonic Healthcare USA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant Float OPSC (LAFOPSC) performs tasks to support the laboratory technical staff in the areas of specimen procurement, specimen processing and some basic lab testing. The position is required to work between multiple locations (both internal and external) on various shifts, often with little notice. Must have excellent ability to interact and interface with a wide range of colleagues, patients, donors and physicians. Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services, with operations in eight countries, on three continents and providing care to over 100 million patients each year. Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and pathology practices throughout the USA with eight operating divisions and nearly eight thousand US- based employees, 330 Pathologists and serving over 30 million patients per year. Sonic Healthcare USA operates under a federated business model that emphasizes medical leadership and community-based testing services to provide outstanding quality and service to the doctors and patients that they serve. For more information, visit the Sonic Healthcare website at www.sonichealthcareusa.com.

Requirements

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent preferred (in absence of a High School Diploma, G.E.D or equivalent, a basic competency test will be administered)
Minimum two-years experience of proven successful Lab Assistant experience, preferably with the Company or participation in an approved education program with a focus on phlebotomy and laboratory curriculum.
Valid driver’s license is required with an acceptable driving record and access to reliable daily transportation to drive to various customer sites
Understanding of medical terminology preferred
Computer data entry experience required
Excellent track record working with physician office staff, physicians, colleagues, clients and patients
Able and authorized to work in the United States
Reliable, dependable, and flexible to work at our various locations at different times with very little notice
Successfully pass Company pre-employment drug test and periodic and random thereafter

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience in customer service preferred

Responsibilities

Identifies patients/donors with accuracy to perform venipunctures, heelsticks, fingersticks and other specimen collection with proficiency without supervision.
Successfully completes and maintains urine drug screen and breath alcohol testing certification.
Performs toxicology (i.e., urine drug) collections and breath alcohol testing, per DOT guidelines
Provides on-site or in-house urine drug collections or breath-alcohol testing.
Labels specimens accurately and distributes them to the appropriate department to ensure specimen integrity.
Accessions specimens accurately into the LIS system using prescribed laboratory guidelines.
Processes specimens and prepares them for testing utilizing various types of lab equipment.
Track all specimen samples in systems for inventory purposes as required.
Maintains phlebotomy/collection area and equipment with ample supplies and in a clean and safe condition.
Maintains adequate level of supplies in the processing work area, where applicable.
Assists in the care and maintenance of lab work area, furnishings and equipment.
Troubleshoots missing samples inquiries from other CLH facilities or physician offices.
Follows test requirements of reference laboratory and procures appropriate specimen for testing.
Assists in disposing of all laboratory wastes following OSHA and lab guidelines.
Adheres to safety, confidentiality, compliance, and legal requirements and guidelines
Maintains consistent and reliable attendance and complies with company guidelines on attendance
Conducts after-hour drug screen collections and breath-alcohol testing.
Has own reliable transportation to drive to client on-site locations; will be reimbursed mileage at IRS rate
Performs other duties as assigned