Lab Assistant

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:
Location: Knoxville, TN
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Full-time: Benefits Eligible
You are the definition of dependable. You're organized, great with numbers, and take pride in helping things run smoothly.
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 #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 full-time during first shift. This is a hybrid position: Supply Clerk, Phlebotomist & Processor
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
Perform venipuncture on patients of all ages
Collect/prepare non-blood specimens
Ensure proper specimen processing, labeling and test ordering
Assure that AEL clients have the necessary supplies
Manage, order, track and project inventory
Work in a warehous environment
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.
Basic knowledge and understanding of Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe
Bonus points if you’ve got:
1 - 2 years of related experience in clinical laboratory, data entry, production and phlebotomy
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!
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:
40
Work Shift:
Job Category:
Laboratory Operations
Company:
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.