Laboratory Assistant

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications: As a Lab Assistant, you will be in an entry level laboratory role, receive on the job training to support healthcare professional and prepares specimens for processing. Responsibilities: Enter patient demographics in the laboratory information system Label requisitions, specimen containers, cassettes and/or slides with a unique identification number and affixes cover slip to slides Monitor inventory, place supply order prior to depletion, stock and maintain laboratory supplies File, retrieve, and distribute blocks, slides, and pathology reports Operate, clean, and sterilize laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, and workstation Dispose of hazardous chemical wastes per regulatory guidelines Maintains strictest confidentiality Requirements: High School Diploma or GED State license, if applicable Minimum of 6 months data entry and 1 year of practical laboratory experience Successful completion of a visual color discrimination test 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! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Work Shift: Company: Laboratory Medicine Consultants LTD We also want you to know: 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, training, and benefits. Sonic Healthcare USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.