Lab Assistant - Microbiology

Lab Assistant - Microbiology

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

You are a superhero when it comes to patient specimens. Youve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the drive to keep things running smoothly. Youre also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?

This opportunity is full-time during first shift.

In this role, you will:

Perform a vital part of the patient care process by making sure laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored

Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions

Work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements.

Champion safety, compliance, and quality control

All you need is:

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 but not limited to: telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.

Bonus points if youve got:

1 - 2 years of related experience in clinical laboratory, data entry, or production

Well give you:

Appreciation for your work

A feeling of satisfaction that youve helped people

Opportunity to grow in your profession

Free lab services for you and your dependents

Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance

Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match

A sense of belonging were a community!

We also want you to know:

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

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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.