Lab Assistant - Tyler, Texas

Clinical Pathology Laboratories; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lab services for you and your dep

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Work-life balance

Job summary

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. in Tyler, Texas is seeking a dedicated laboratory professional for the 1st shift. The role focuses on proper processing, handling, and storage of specimens to support patient care.

You will work in a safe lab environment with PPE, adhere to safety and quality standards, and collaborate with a strong team to ensure accurate results and timely reporting.

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 (phones, computers, centrifuges, alarms).

Responsibilities

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process by ensuring 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 & quality compliance

PHI handling awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

Location: Tyler, Texas

Hours: 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.

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