Laboratory Assistant - Hilo Benioff Medical Center

American Esoteric Laboratories; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Free lab services for you and dependo

Job summary

Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP in Hilo, HI is seeking a full-time phlebotomy-focused technician to join its laboratory team. You will collect and process specimens, ensuring accurate routing and storage while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong reading and analytical skills, and the ability to operate standard lab equipment. Evening and secondary night shifts with a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment including centrifuges and PPE equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and ensure specimens are collected, processed, prepared, routed and stored.
• Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions.
• Work in a laboratory with biological hazards and PPE requirements; maintain safety, compliance and quality control.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Centrifuges

Laboratory equipment

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! Join our front line of HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. This opportunity is- Location: Hilo, HI Status: Full-time Days/Hours: Evening shifts, Secondary Nights Base hourly pay rate: $19.74 -$21.71, based on experience.

In this role, you will:

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process by making sure laboratory specimens are appropriately collected (including phlebotomy), 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
• 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 provide routine access to protected health information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality and abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: 2nd Shift (United States of America)

Job Category: Laboratory Operations

Company: Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP

In 2008 Clinical Labs of Hawaii became a member of Sonic Healthcare Ltd. Sonic is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Since its establishment in 1987, Sonic Healthcare has grown to become the world’s third-largest pathology/laboratory medicine company with operations in eight countries. Sonic’s success stems from the belief that a global culture of Medical Leadership leads to the delivery of outstanding medical services. Learn more about our medical leadership, values, and foundation principles below. 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.

About Sonic Healthcare USA Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services, with operations in eight countries, on three continents and providing care to over 100 million patients each year. Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and pathology practices throughout the USA with eight operating divisions and nearly eight thousand US- based employees, 330 Pathologists and serving over 30 million patients per year. Sonic Healthcare USA operates under a federated business model that emphasizes medical leadership and community-based testing services to provide outstanding quality and service to the doctors and patients that they serve. For more information, visit the Sonic Healthcare website at www.sonichealthcareusa.com.