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Laboratory Specialist - 2:30pm-11pm

Pathology Watch

Pathology Watch

Memphis, TN, USA
Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. 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 second shift 2:30pm-11pm.

In this role, you will:

  • Perform a vital part of the patient care process through moderate testing.

  • Analyze, review, and report testing results

  • Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions

  • Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards

  • Perform various laboratory duties as needed

  • Champion safety, compliance, and quality control

All you need is:

  • At minimum an associate’s degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution

  • Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited institution; OR

  • 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND

  • At least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing (this training may take place at AEL following the date of hire).

  • 1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing

  • Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent

  • Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills

  • Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms

Bonus points if you’ve got:

  • 2+ years of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing within area of specialty

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:

2nd Shift (United States of America)

Job Category:

Laboratory Operations

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.