Pre-Analytical Assistant I - 1st Shift

Pride Health; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking a detail-oriented Pre-Analytical Assistant I to support specimen processing and laboratory operations at a clinical facility in Miramar, FL. This 13-week contract role requires accuracy, reliability, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Shifts are Mon-Fri, 5:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with occasional weekends or overtime as needed. Compensation ranges from $15 to $17 per hour, commensurate with education and credentials, and the position offers an entry point

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical or clinical laboratory background preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and specimen types is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sort, rack, centrifuge, and aliquot laboratory specimens.
• Pick up, transport, deliver, and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Identify issues involving specimen types, missing information, and test-order requirements and assist with timely resolution.
• Follow procedures related to specimen handling, test ordering, compliance, and safety.
• Complete required documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area in accordance with workplace standards.
• Meet quality and productivity expectations following training.
• Support departmental staffing needs, including occasional weekends, holidays, overtime, or on-call assignments as required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Specimen handling

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pride Health is hiring a Specimen Processing - Pre-Analytical Assistant I to support our client’s medical facility in following cities, Miramar, FL. This is a 3-month assignment and it's a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Pre-Analytical Assistant I to support specimen processing and laboratory operations. This role performs essential pre-analytical functions in a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment and requires accuracy, reliability, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Sort, rack, centrifuge, and aliquot laboratory specimens.
• Pick up, transport, deliver, and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Identify issues involving specimen types, missing information, and test-order requirements and assist with timely resolution.
• Follow procedures related to specimen handling, test ordering, compliance, and safety.
• Complete required documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area in accordance with workplace standards.
• Meet quality and productivity expectations following training.
• Support departmental staffing needs, including occasional weekends, holidays, overtime, or on-call assignments as required.

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical or clinical laboratory background preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and specimen types is a plus.

Additional Information

• Location : Miramar, FL
• Job Type: 13-week contract
• Pay Range : $15 - $17 (Hourly)
• Shifts : Mon - Fri, 5:00 AM-2:30 PM

*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.*

About Pride Health

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s 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 preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

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For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s 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, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions

For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.