Laboratory Assistant - Hilo Medical Center

shusa; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Free lab services

Work-life balance

Job summary

Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP in Hilo, HI, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Great Place to Work certified team. You will collect specimens (including phlebotomy), prepare and process samples, and ensure accurate routing, handling, and storage in a safe, compliant lab.

This full-time role offers day shifts, PPE-required environment, ongoing safety training, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off, holidays, and free lab services for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection, processing, and storage.
• Ensure proper routing and handling of samples.
• Identify when corrective action is needed and implement solutions.
• Work in a lab with PPE and biosafety requirements.

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: Day shifts, Secondary Variable
• 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

Job Category:

Laboratory Operations

Company:

Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP

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