Clinical Lab Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Safety

Sonic Healthcare USA; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lab services

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Community vibe

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare USA in Alexandria, LA is seeking a Laboratory Technician to ensure specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored. You will support patient care by maintaining accurate lab workflows and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include recognizing when corrective action is needed, handling PHI confidentially, and working with the broader team to maintain compliance and efficiency in a busy laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Specimen processing

Safety & compliance

PHI handling

Laboratory instruments

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Sonic Healthcare USA in Alexandria, LA is seeking a Laboratory Technician to ensure specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored. You will support patient care by maintaining accurate lab workflows and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include recognizing when corrective action is needed, handling PHI confidentially, and working with the broader team to maintain compliance and efficiency in a busy laboratory environment.