Laboratory Assistant
About The Position
The Laboratory Assistant supports patient care by ensuring laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored. The role involves identifying when corrective action is needed and implementing effective solutions while championing safety, compliance, and quality control. Work takes place in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and required personal protective equipment. The position is located in Memphis and is full-time, benefit eligible, with a 40-hour workweek on the first shift. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The role has routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees receive training on reasonable safeguards and 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 maintain strict confidentiality and follow applicable PHI privacy and security standards.
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.
- Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions.
- Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.
- Maintain the confidentiality and security of PHI, accessing it only as required to perform job duties.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Free lab services for the employee and dependents.
- Opportunity for professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
