Laboratory Assistant - Hilo Benioff Medical Center

shusa; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lab services for you and your Dep

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Work-life balance

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare USA in Hawaii is seeking a frontline phlebotomy technician to handle specimen collection and processing with strict safety and quality controls. The role emphasizes accurate handling of PHI and adherence to privacy standards.

You will work in a clinical laboratory setting, perform routine duties, and contribute to a culture of teamwork and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection, processing, preparation, routing and storage.
• Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement solutions.
• Work in a laboratory with biological hazards and PPE requirements.
• Champion safety, compliance and quality control.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Analytical skills

Reading & writing

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Centrifuges

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!

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.