Laboratory Assistant

Pride Health; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 2,017,323 - 2,873,157; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k)-retirement savings

Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Specimen Processing Technician for a medical facility in Cleveland, OH. This position involves sorting specimens, performing laboratory tasks, and ensuring quality control. Candidates should have a high school diploma, with medical assistant training preferred. The role offers valuable experience in a top-tier healthcare organization with significant benefits, including comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and more. The contract lasts 3-4 months with the possibility of extension or conversion to full-time based on performance.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical assistant training is helpful.
• Math and science courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and receives specimens in the department.
• Performs routine maintenance on laboratory instruments.
• Prepares specimens for testing.

Skills

Ability to establish work priorities

Effective communication with coworkers

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Pride Health is hiring a Specimen Processing Technician to support our client’s medical facility based in Cleveland OH 44103. This is a 3-4 months assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Location

Cleveland OH 44103

Duration

03-04 months Contract/ Likely to convert to FT based on performance

Payrate

$17.75/hr on W2. Pay Rate is based on experience and educational qualifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Sorting, and receiving specimens in the department.
• Performs routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
• Performs laboratory tasks of centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data (temperature charts) specimen storage and retrieval.
• Preparing reagents and or media in the department.
• Preparing specimens at workstations for testing. (Including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, slide preparation)
• Performs QA/QC duties as assigned.
• Finds missing samples.
• Decontaminates work areas.
• Performs weekly radioactive wipe tests.
• Follows all PPE requirements and all safety regulations.
• Uses the laboratory computer system as well as operates PCs.
• Disposes of biohazardous material.
• Completes training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Medical assistant training helpful. Math and science courses preferred.

Work Experience

None required

Special Requirements

• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
• Must be able to retain information once learned.
• Must interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.
• Key Word Search: laboratory, medical

Benefits

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, , legal support, auto ,home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

About Pride Health

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010. As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates – including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now – are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.