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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, 1st shift)

In this role, you will:

• Prepare cytology slides from Gynecologic and Non Gynecologic Specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis by Cytopathologists and Pathologists.
• Perform pre-analytical procedures including labeling, preparing aliquots, specimen processing, laboratory waste disposal and decontamination of laboratory areas

• Accessions Gynecologic, Non Gynecologic, and Molecular specimens for microscopic evaluation by opening, verifying patient identity and sample integrity, labeling, entering information from the test requisition into the Laboratory Information System and preparation of the manifest.
• Processing cytology specimens including Liquid Based Pap tests, fine needle aspirations, non-gynecologic smears and monolayers.
• Performs daily and weekly maintenance and/or log sheets on equipment in laboratory to include changing the stainer, basic cleaning of equipment, and recording, monitoring, and calibrating temperatures

For this job it is recommended:

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to listen, read, understand, and follow oral, and written instruction.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agencies.

Bonus points if you've got:

• 1+ years of laboratory training or experience performing 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!

Environmental Working Conditions:

• Laboratory Setting; exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, blood borne pathogens, and chemical hazards.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger; handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to focus. Requires visual acuity and normal color perception.

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.

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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.