Lab Assistant - Hospital Processor

shusa; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Free lab services for you and dependá

Job summary

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician for the Alexandria, LA area. You will help ensure patient specimens are correctly processed, prepared, routed, and stored to support accurate diagnostics.

Role requires attention to detail, strong reading/writing skills, and the ability to operate common lab equipment. You will work within a team focused on safety and quality, with full-time hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Training or experience in specimen collection or processing.
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills are essential.
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, computers, and alarms.

Responsibilities

• Ensure specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored.
• Identify when corrective action is needed and implement solutions.
• Work in a lab with biosafety PPE requirements.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Analytical skills

Laboratory procedures

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Centrifuges

Computers

Audible alarms

Telephone

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

We're not just a workplace - we’re a Great Place to Work certified employer!

Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members!

You are a superhero when it comes to patient specimens. You've got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the drive to keep things running smoothly. You're 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?

Location: Alexandria, LA

Schedule: 1st Shift

Full-time: Benefit Eligible

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 you've got:

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

We'll give you:

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you've 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 - we're 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift:

Job Category: Laboratory Operations

Company: Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.

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.