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You are a superhero when it comes to handling and processing 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 #HealthcareHeroes! 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 on a PRN basis and may require weekend coverage in the night shift 11 pm to 7:30 am.

In this role, you will:

• Under the supervision and control of a Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist may perform the following duties:
• Completes appropriate routing, handling, and processing of various medical specimens
• Loads patient samples and controls onto automated instruments
• Prepares, labels, and stores stock and work reagents. Responsible for ordering and maintaining the inventory
• Performs maintenance on instruments and loads reagents on to the instruments
• In addition to maintenance, performs QC, possibly order reagents and maintain inventory, and ensures pending list is current at all times and monitoring the turnaround times
• Help coordinate service with technical support when troubleshooting analyzers
• May transcribe printed results from the instruments, but cannot obtain any results that require interpreting a reaction, determining a measurement, or any calculation
• Adheres to all laboratory policies, procedures, and quality assurance programs. Duties will NOT include calibrations, dilution of reagents, standardization and/or interpretation of results
• Participates in and supports all Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement endeavors for the laboratory, as applicable
• In addition to an employee's typical work schedule, this position may require employees to work weekends, split shifts, overtime, and holidays if needed by the Company. Other duties may apply as necessary

Physical Capabilities

• Light physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.)
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
• Frequent, prolonged standing/sitting/walking
• Must be able to see, hear, and respond adequately
• Extensive computer work
• Frequent use of telephone and fax
• Occasional travel required to interact with Division personnel and/or attend meetings, educational training

Work Experience and Educational Requirements

• At least two (2) years' experience in clinical laboratory preferred.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory procedure is required. Ability to work the computer system, analyzer machines, and telephones.
• High School Diploma or GED required. Associates of Science Degree or Bachelor of Science degree from accredited college or university preferred

Base starting pay rate $19.00 - $22.00 D.O.E.

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WestPac Labs, 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.

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.