Care-First Medical Lab Assistant | Growth & Benefits

Hillcrest Medical Center

Tulsa (OK)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, OK, seeks a Day Shift, full-time Medical Lab Assistant (MLA) to support specimen collection, processing, and testing. The MLA will assist in ensuring accurate laboratory workflows and adherence to guidelines while collaborating with a skilled team.

Preferred qualifications include phlebotomy certification at hire or within 2 years, and prior clinical setting experience. Strong customer service and basic computer skills are required to excel in this role.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills and strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Assist other laboratory personnel in specimen collection, receiving, processing, and testing.
Engage in process improvement and quality initiatives within the lab.
Ensure specimens are obtained in accordance with laboratory guidelines and communicated to care providers.
Follow proper protocols for specimen packaging and transport.
Handle patient registration, test ordering, specimen receipt, accessioning, processing and distribution per protocol.
Perform proper drug screen collection and processing as assigned.
Monitor phlebotomy draw list and dispatch phlebotomists as needed.
Prepare laboratory equipment for testing and support routine lab operations.