Laboratory Assistant, Microbiology-PRN

Laboratory Assistant, Microbiology-PRN at American Esoteric Laboratories summary:

PRN Laboratory Assistant in a clinical microbiology setting responsible for processing, preparing, routing, and storing patient specimens, maintaining safety, compliance, and quality control. Requires high school diploma or equivalent, prior specimen-handling or lab experience, ability to operate general lab equipment, and adherence to PHI confidentiality. Position is third-shift PRN (not eligible for benefits) at a community clinical laboratory serving the Mid-South region.

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position

Qualifications:

You are a superhero when it comes to patient specimens. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the drive to keep things running smoothly. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #Healthcare Heroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.
Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?

This opportunity is:

Location:

Memphis, TN 38134

Days:
Varies

Hours:

Varies on 3rd Shift

PRN Not Eligible for Benefits

In this role, you will:

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process by making sure laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored

• Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions

• Work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements.

• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control

• All you need is:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Previous training or experience in specimen collection or processing

• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills

• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.

• Bonus points if you’ve got:

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

• We also want you to know:

  This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

  Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  

  PRN

  Work Shift:

  3rd Shift (United States of America)

  Company:

  American Esoteric Labs

  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.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

Work Shift:

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Company:

American Esoteric Laboratories (AEL), formerly Memphis Pathology Laboratory, is a community-based leader in clinical laboratory medicine dedicated to provide quality care, innovative solutions, and personal service. AEL has serviced the medical community for more than 50 years with a strong presence throughout the Mid-South encompassing Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.

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.

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.

Keywords:

laboratory assistant, microbiology, specimen processing, clinical laboratory, PHI confidentiality, quality control, PPE and safety, third shift, centrifuge operation