Lead Lab Assistant - Frontline Patient Care (1st Shift)

Clinical Pathology Laboratories; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Free lab services for you and depend

Job summary

Clinical Pathology Laboratories in Memphis, TN is seeking a specimen processing professional to ensure proper handling, processing, and storage of laboratory specimens. You will recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions within a laboratory setting with PPE requirements.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and quality control, with 40-hour weeks and a standard 1st shift. A High School Diploma and experience in specimen collection or processing are required.

Qualifications

• 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 limited to: telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.

Responsibilities

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process by making sure laboratory specimens are properly 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

Skills

Reading

Writing

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Telephone

Computers

Centrifuges

Audible alarms

Job description

Clinical Pathology Laboratories in Memphis, TN is seeking a specimen processing professional to ensure proper handling, processing, and storage of laboratory specimens. You will recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions within a laboratory setting with PPE requirements.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and quality control, with 40-hour weeks and a standard 1st shift. A High School Diploma and experience in specimen collection or processing are required.