Lab Aide (Full Time)

CSI Medical Group PC; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

HSA/FSA

Dental

Vision

401K

Short Term Disability

Transit savings

Birthday holiday

Job summary

Schweiger seeks a Full-Time Lab Aide at our CA Pathology office in San Jose - Los Gatos. The role supports the laboratory with intake of specimens and administrative duties; the lab aide does not perform technical duties.

Adherence to SOPs and a culture of compliance and safety is essential, with attention to detail, accuracy, and professionalism. Six months of related experience and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must be computer savvy and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook with six months experience in a similar role.
• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills for lab support.

Responsibilities

• Receive laboratory specimens from courier.
• Review specimens for proper labeling and acceptability.
• Resolve labeling discrepancies according to SOP.
• Sort specimens for in-house processing or send to reference labs.
• Pre-accession and accession all specimens.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and document QC logs.

Skills

Computer literacy

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About Schweiger

Schweiger is one of the leading dermatology practices in the country with over 580+ healthcare providers and over 170+ offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and California. Schweiger provides medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology and allergy services with over 2.5 million patient visits annually. Our mission is to create the Ultimate Patient Experience and a great working environment for our providers, support staff and all team members. Schweiger has been included in the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America list for seven consecutive years. Schweiger has also received Great Place to Work certification.

Ultimate Employee Experience

Positive work environment with the tools you need to do your job and grow

Full time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for:

• Medical (Virtual Care included)


• HSA/FSA


• Dental, Vision on 1st of the month after hire date


• 401K after 30 days of employment


• Company Sponsored Short Term Disability (Only applicable for non-California employee)


• Pre-tax savings available for public transit commuters


• Your birthday is an additional personal holiday

Part-time employees (less than 30 hours) are eligible for:

• Dental and Vision on 1st of the month after date of hire


• 401K after 30 days of employment


• Employee discounts on Schweiger skin care products & cosmetic services

Job Summary

Full-Time Lab Aide at our CA Pathology office in San Jose - Los Gatos. The support the laboratory with intake of specimens and administrative duties. The lab aid does not participate in technical duties. The Lab Aide will adhere to and support our culture of compliance and safety by following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with attention to detail, accuracy and professionalism at all times.

Schedule

Full Time, 30+ hours. Availability Monday through Friday within operating hours of 9:00am - 5:30pm. Flexibility to help cover in a team environment is needed.

Essential Functions

• Receive laboratory specimen from courier


• Review specimen for proper labeling and acceptability


• Resolve specimen labeling discrepancies according to SOP


• Sort specimen into cases to be processed in house and cases to be sent to other laboratories based on insurance (per vs. non-par), provider preference (preferred lab written on requisition) or case type (cultures or other specimen types we do not process)


• Pre-accession and accession all specimen


• Transport specimens and other materials between suites 1606 and 1104 in a HIPAA compliant and safe manner; any spills or incidents that occur during transport will be managed per the laboratory’s SOP


• Enter grossing information received from Grossing Technician into LIS


• Prepare cases to be sent to reference laboratories and confirm daily pickup


• Biohazard and hazardous waste disposal in accordance with policy and regulations


• Maintain a safe, clean work environment


• Observe blood-borne pathogens policy and proper personal protective equipment


• Adhere to all company and laboratory specific SOPs and complete quality control (QC) logs as required on a daily, weekly, monthly or annual basis (per individual SOPs)

Additional responsibilities

This job description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. She or he will be required to follow any other instruction and perform any other duties as requested by her/his supervisor.

Education

Required: High School Diploma/GED minimum required; Associate Degree preferred

Training

Upon Hire: Training and a post training assessment for all role-applicable SOPs and Laboratory Compliance workflows must be completed after hire but before any laboratory work can be completed independently. A competency assessment will occur at one month before independent work is permitted. Role specific SOPs and Laboratory Compliance workflows are outlined in the Pathology Training Program Smartsheet.

Experience

Required: Must be computer savvy and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook with strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with six months experience in a similar role.

Licensure and Certification

Licensure if Required: None required

Certification if Required: None required

Continuing Education

Required: New Hire and Annual Training, including all required training sessions for all new and updated SOPs relevant to job duties and updates to software systems as applicable.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional lab environment and may potentially be exposed to chemical, hazardous and biological samples. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to talk; hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position also requires long duration of sitting and working on a computer. May require lifting up to 25 pounds. Travel: Employee may be expected to travel up to 25% or less of their time from their home office.

Compensation

Hourly Pay Range: $21.91 - $27.39

Equal Opportunity Employer

Schweiger, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process with applicants, whether internal or external, because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class per local, state or federal law.

Schweiger does not require vaccination for COVID-19 in order to be considered for employment; however, some state guidelines may require that we keep record of your vaccination status on file.

Employer Brand

At Schweiger, we believe you're looking for more than just a job—you’re seeking a meaningful career, real growth opportunities, and a team that supports your success. With hundreds of locations and millions of patients served, we’re proud to be the leading dermatology group in the nation. Here, you’ll find a place here to thrive, grow, and make a difference every day. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven team delivering the ultimate patient experience—together.