Lab Support Technician - Patient Care Hero

Sonic Healthcare USA; Hicksville (NY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Free lab services

Job summary

Sunrise Medical Laboratories, Inc. in Hicksville, NY is seeking a full-time laboratory support role to ensure proper processing of patient specimens and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The position operates Tuesday through Saturday, 5:00am to 1:30pm, with an hourly rate of $17.00. Responsibilities include processing, routing, and storing specimens, recognizing when corrective action is needed, and maintaining PPE guidelines.

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 but not limited to: 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

Laboratory equipment operation

PHI confidentiality

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Centrifuge

Computers/IT systems

PPE compliance

Job description

Sunrise Medical Laboratories, Inc. in Hicksville, NY is seeking a full-time laboratory support role to ensure proper processing of patient specimens and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The position operates Tuesday through Saturday, 5:00am to 1:30pm, with an hourly rate of $17.00. Responsibilities include processing, routing, and storing specimens, recognizing when corrective action is needed, and maintaining PPE guidelines.