Laboratory Assistant

Sonic Healthcare USA•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant supports the patient care process by ensuring laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored. The role involves recognizing when corrective action is needed and implementing effective solutions, while championing safety, compliance, and quality control. The work takes place in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. The position is based in Memphis and is full-time, benefit-eligible, with a 40-hour scheduled workweek. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The role has routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI); employees must maintain strict confidentiality, follow applicable privacy and security standards, and access PHI only as required to perform their 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 telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.
Ability to work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of related experience in a clinical laboratory, data entry, or production.

Responsibilities

Process, prepare, route, and store laboratory specimens properly.
Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions.
Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.
Maintain strict confidentiality of Protected Health Information and access it only when required to fulfill job duties.