Specimen Processor/ Lab Assistant

Pride Health is hiring a Lab Assistant to support our client’s medical facility based in Pittsburgh, PA 15220. This is a 3-month assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!Job Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15220Job Title: Technical Lab - Lab Assistant - 3rd shiftJob Duration: 3 MonthsShift Timing: : Tues-Friday 3AM -11:30AMSaturday 8PM - 4:30AMPay Range is:$20-$22/hr on w2Job Description:Perform the daily activities as described below. Basic Purpose: Perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Sorting and receiving specimens in the department.Performs routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.Performs laboratory tasks of centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data (temperature charts) specimen storage and retrieval.Preparing reagents and or media in the department.Preparing specimens at workstations for testing. (Including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, slide preparation) Performs QA/QC duties as assigned.Resolves pending lists.Finds missing samples.Decontaminates work areas.Performs weekly radioactive wipe tests.Maintains files for department records.Changes gas cylinders.Follows all PPE requirements and all safety regulations.Uses the laboratory computer system as well as operates PCs.Disposes of biohazardous material.Completes training and competency checklists as appropriate.This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position.Education:High school diploma or equivalent.Medical assistant training helpful.Math and science courses preferred.Work Experience: None requiredSpecial Requirements:Must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.Must be able to retain information once learned.Must interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers, with courtesy and respect.Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, , legal support, auto ,home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.About Pride HealthPride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010. As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAs a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.Company DescriptionPride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Salary : $20 - $23