Laboratory Assistant

Sonic Healthcare USA; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Appreciation for your work

A feeling of satisfaction that you've{

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare USA is hiring for a full-time laboratory operations role in Reno, NV. You will handle specimen processing, storage, and routing while maintaining PHI confidentiality and following safety protocols.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and basic lab equipment experience, with strong reading, writing, and analytical skills. Training on PHI safeguards is provided as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience or training in specimen collection or processing is preferred.
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills are required.
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment (centrifuges, telephones, computers, alarms) and PPE rules.

Responsibilities

• Ensure specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored.
• Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement solutions.
• Work in a lab with biological hazards and PPE requirements; uphold safety and quality controls.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reading/writing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

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. This opportunity is -Location: Reno, NVStatus: Full-timeShift: 1stBenefit 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 storedRecognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutionsWork 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 not limited to: telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.
• Ability to obtain State Lab License.

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:40Work Shift:Job Category:Laboratory OperationsCompany:Western Pathology Consultants

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.