Careers at USPI
Treating patients like family
Lab Assistant II
Overview
Lab Assistant IIs are an integral part of the surgical team, providing essential nursing care to patients during surgical cases. Their role requires a high level of accuracy and professionalism in a fast-paced surgical environment. Lab Assistant IIs are responsible for ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care during surgery. Their ability to maintain a professional approach while providing nursing care is critical in ensuring positive patient outcomes while keeping patients and their families informed. Will work directly with surgeons, medical/surgical staff and post-acute caregivers to create comprehensive patient care from pre- to post-op. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career in nursing, with a great work/life balance, consider a career with USPI.
Success Profile
What makes a successful Lab Assistant IIat our location? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Compassion
- Emotional Stability
- Adaptability
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Culture
Our mission is to treat each and every one of our patients, and their families, as if they were our own family member. Each patient, each family, each and every time.
- Working with compassion and respect for others and each other, supporting our communities and advocating for our patients
- Acting with integrity and the highest ethical standards – always
- Delivering results through accountability and transparency
- Embracing inclusiveness for all people in our workplace and in the communities we serve
Career Path
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Nurse Manager leads to Job Title 2
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Clinical Director (CNO) leads to Job Title 3 or Job Title 4
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Administrator (CEO) leads to Job Title 5
Benefits
Providing a comprehensive benefits package is paramount, as we not only take care of our communities but also foster an environment of support for one another.
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Work/Life Balance
Most of our ASC's offer daytime schedules, with no weekends and nights, and no call. (Schedules vary at our surgical centers.)
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Learning and Education
Employees have access to thousands of free online courses to further their education at their own schedule.
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Leadership and Executive Development
Whether a clinician is interested in advancing to a leadership position or a business office staff member aspires to be a hospital CFO, various programs are available.
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Coaching and Mentorship
We are committed to devoting energy and attention to grow our team members and create a lasting impact on our care. By coaching, challenging and further developing our best and brightest team members, we foster an environment to build long-term sustainable growth for our organization.
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Military and Veterans Support
Our values of working efficiently and uniting for a higher purpose align well with those of our military and veteran community. We would love to assist you with skill and experience equivalency mapping to ease your transition into a successful civilian career.
Responsibilities
Laguna Hills Pathology Lab has a full-time Lab Assistant II opening at our Laboratory located in South San Francisco, California.
The Lab Assistant II plays a vital role in implementing the laboratory's mission, goals, and objectives by embodying the lab's vision and values. This position supports laboratory operations by performing various technical and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include handling biological specimens, assisting with laboratory procedures, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
We operate Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with no weekends or late shifts. With two specialized GI Pathologists on-site Monday through Friday, you'll have expert support. Enjoy ample parking and scenic views, including access to the bay trail and waterfront. Join our small, dedicated team of Histotechnologists and Lab Assistants for a rewarding career in a dynamic environment!
Please note that the current hourly wage for this role is between $25.00/hr. - $29.00/hr. Our team is dedicated to being competitive with the local market by consistently doing market studies to ensure fair wages! Our team is flexible with compensation based on your experience and certification status!
Who We Are
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.
USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in high complexity testing, including grossing, as per CLIA regulations
- Strong working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
- Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute
- High level of accuracy in all tasks
- Ability to function effectively under time pressure
- Professional demeanor and strong attention to detail
- Excellent hand-eye coordination
Required Experience:
- Associate degree in laboratory science OR at least 60 semester hours, including:
- Minimum of 24 semester hours of science courses (at least 6 semester hours in chemistry and 6 semester hours in biology)
- Remaining 12 semester hours can be a combination of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology
- Laboratory and/or histology experience preferred
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