Laboratory Technican

Sonic Healthcare USA•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician processes and prepares specimens for shipment to reference laboratories, identifies specimen issues, and may resolve issues involving specimen types. The role operates in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards and champions safety, compliance, and quality control. Employees have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI), which they must access only as required for their duties and protect in accordance with applicable privacy and security standards. This is a full-time position at 9200 Wall Street, Austin, TX 78754, scheduled Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with 40 scheduled hours per week. The employer describes the opportunity as first shift. The company offers professional growth, free lab services for employees and their dependents, paid time off and holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.

Requirements

At minimum, an associate’s degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
One year of laboratory training or experience performing high-complexity testing.
Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

Process and prepare specimens to be sent to reference laboratories.
Identify specimen issues and, in some cases, resolve issues involving specimen types.
Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards.
Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.
Maintain strict confidentiality of Protected Health Information and access it only when needed to fulfill job duties.