Lab Assistant - Third Shift - 18% Differential

Sunrise Medical Laboratories; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team of healthcare heroes. This full-time role involves ensuring the proper processing and storage of laboratory specimens, while championing safety and quality control in a dynamic lab environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some experience in specimen collection or processing. The company offers competitive benefits, including free lab services for employees and their dependents, along with opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about patient care and want to make a difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free lab services for employees and dependents

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous training or experience in specimen collection or processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure laboratory specimens are properly processed and stored.
• Implement effective solutions when corrective action is needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Computers

Centrifuges

Telephones

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

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?

This opportunity is full-time during first shift.

In this role, you will:

1. Perform a vital part of the patient care process by making sure laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored.
2. Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions.
3. Work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements.
4. Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.

All you need is:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Previous training or experience in specimen collection or processing.
3. Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
4. Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.

Bonus points if you’ve got:

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

We’ll give you:

1. Appreciation for your work.
2. A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people.
3. Opportunity to grow in your profession.
4. Free lab services for you and your dependents.
5. Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
6. Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
7. Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match.
8. 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:

3rd Shift (United States of America)

Job Category:

Laboratory Operations

Company:

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.

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