Clinical Lab Assistant: Specimen Processing & Data Entry

Medical Center Hospital; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory staff by processing specimens accurately and safely. The role includes preparing specimens for analysis while maintaining positive patient identification, performing order entry, and verifying patient collection data with appropriate sources.

The position may also involve clerical tasks and waived laboratory testing as needed.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required; two years healthcare experience preferred.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) not required but preferred.
• Thorough understanding of Clinical Laboratory procedures not required but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for analysis while maintaining positive patient identification.
• Perform order entry and verify patient collection data and notations using appropriate sources.
• May perform clerical tasks and waived laboratory testing as needed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years healthcare experience preferred

Job description

Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory staff by processing specimens accurately and safely. The role includes preparing specimens for analysis while maintaining positive patient identification, performing order entry, and verifying patient collection data with appropriate sources.

The position may also involve clerical tasks and waived laboratory testing as needed.