About This Role
This laboratory assistant position supports the Specimen Processing Department by performing general support functions. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to understand various specimen types and compliance regulations, making it critical for customer satisfaction in a dynamic production environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department
- Handle A-station tasks, presort, pickup, and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory
- Perform imaging/microfilming, centrifugation, and aliquoting
- Perform all functions with confidence, accuracy, and in a timely manner
- Learn and understand specimen types related to tests ordered by clients
- Learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering
- Work in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits
- Communicate effectively with all levels of staff
- Adhere to core values, safety, and compliance policies and procedures
- Keep work area neat and clean
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment
- Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to change
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic understanding of computers
- Data entry background with abilities to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing
- Previous laboratory experience
- Medical background, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
- Previous hospital laboratory experience
- Previous experience in a production environment
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
- Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity)
- 401(k) retirement savings
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal support
- Auto and home insurance
- Pet insurance
- Employee discounts with preferred vendors
Important Details
- Schedule: Day or Night, Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM
- Contract: 3 months + possible extension
- Availability for weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime is a requirement
About the Company
Pride Health is a healthcare staffing company.
