Laboratory Assistant

Pride Health; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 27,248; 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 firm is hiring a Lab Assistant to support operations in Miramar, FL. The role involves sorting specimens, performing routine instrument maintenance, and preparing specimens for testing. The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma and have a strong background in math and science. The job offers a competitive hourly pay and shifts from Tuesday to Saturday. Comprehensive healthcare benefits are available for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical assistant training is helpful.
• Preferred coursework in math and science.

Responsibilities

• Sort and receive specimens in the lab.
• Perform routine maintenance on laboratory instruments.
• Prepare reagents and media for testing.
• Check samples for clots and fibrin.
• Dispose of biohazardous materials safely.

Skills

Math skills

Science knowledge

Data recording

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training

Job description

Pride Health is hiring a Lab Assistant to support our client’s medical facility in Miramar FL 33025. It's a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Title: Lab Assistant

Duration: 5 Months

Pay rate: $19.78/hour

Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday 11:00pm – 7:30am.

*The salary is determined by an individual's level of experience, as well as any relevant licenses and certifications they may hold.

Key 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.

Qualifications

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

Pride Global offers eligible employees 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 or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.