Laboratory Assistant - Lanihuli Patient Service Centers

Sonic Healthcare USA • Hilo, HI

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About The Position

Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP, a member of Sonic Healthcare, is hiring a full-time Laboratory Assistant in Hilo, Hawaii. The position supports patient care by collecting laboratory specimens, including performing phlebotomy, and ensuring specimens are processed, prepared, routed, and stored appropriately. The role involves working in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and required personal protective equipment (PPE), while upholding safety, compliance, and quality control.

The position provides 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 needed for their job duties. The scheduled workweek is 40 hours; days and hours are to be determined. The base hourly pay rate is $19.74–$21.71, based on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Collect laboratory specimens, including performing phlebotomy.
• Process, prepare, route, and store laboratory specimens appropriately.
• Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions.
• Work safely in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information and access it only as required for job duties.

Benefits

• Free laboratory services for the employee and dependents.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Opportunity for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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