Medical Laboratory Assistant

ZipRecruiter; Agoura Hills (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing provider is hiring a Lab Assistant for a contract position in Calabasas Hills, CA. This role involves various lab functions such as receiving specimens, preparing them for testing, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and have strong communication skills along with the ability to handle biological specimens in a fast-paced production environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k)-retirement savings

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous medical/lab or production experience preferred.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort clinical lab specimens.
• Prepare specimens for testing and analysis.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to lift up to 15lbs

Basic computer knowledge

Data entry skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Pride Health is hiring an Lab Assistant to support our client’s medical facility based in Calabasas Hills , CA USA 91301,

This is a Contract job with a possible extension opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Title: Lab Assistant

Location: Calabasas Hills , CA USA 91301

Schedule: 3rd Shift

Pay Range: $ 16 to 18/hr

Shift : 10 pm-630 am (Tuesday through Saturday 10 pm- 6:30 am)

Contract : 3 Months

Job Description:

Perform the daily activities as described below. Basic Purpose: Perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Essential Job Duties:

• Receive and sort clinical lab specimens.

• Prepare specimens for testing and analysis.

• Scan and/or data entry of specimen and patient information.

• Sort specimens into their appropriate department or hamilton pipetting.

• Assists with loading and unloading of specimens on the Hamilton pipetting platform including capping and uncapping samples, labeling aliquot tubes, pulling errors, and sorting aliquots.

• Ensure all lab equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance.

• Returns specimens to appropriate locations.

• Performs discard and relocation of specimen racks.

• Replenish test bench supplies as needed.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Adhere to the standard operating procedures and safety requirements of Esoterix, CLIA, CAP and other regulatory bodies.

• Documents all quality assurance activities as necessary including preventative maintenance logs, instrument function checks, troubleshooting, and quality control to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Follows any other job-related instructions and performs any other job-related duties requested by department management.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to lift up to 15lbs. Flexibility to work overtime as needed. Strong communication skills; both written and verbal. Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Must pass a standardized blindness test.

Required Work Experience: Previous medical/lab or production experience is . Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills .

Working Conditions: This is a fast-paced production environment that has established turn-around times. Employee will be handling biological specimens with a potential of being exposed to blood borne pathogens.

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 vendors.

Interested? Apply now!

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 , , , , or expression, , , genetics, , disability, , veteran status, or other characteristics.

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