Lab Assistant II

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities And Position Qualifications

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Our Mission

This opportunity is aligned with our mission to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

Location and Status

Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Status: Full-time
Shift: 2nd Shift
Benefits Eligible

Responsibilities

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process by making sure laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and transported between the laboratory and healthcare provider locations.
• Fulfill a hybrid lab assistant role that includes courier duties, preparing supply orders, and ensuring safe operation of a motor vehicle -- rain or shine!
• Work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.

Position Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver's license and an excellent driving record for the past three years.
• Confidence operating a vehicle in all weather and traffic conditions and navigating routine hazards of the road.
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.
• Physical capability of light to medium lifting (up to 50 lbs).

Bonus Points

• 1 - 2 years of related experience in clinical laboratory, data entry, or production.

What You Get

• 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!

What You Bring

• Routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Training on reasonable safeguards and strict confidentiality.
• Access to PHI only when required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

2nd Shift (United States of America)

Job Category

Laboratory Operations

Company

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. 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.