Diagnostic Lab Assistant: Specimen Processing & Teamwork

CHI

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 2,562,000 - 3,619,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing by collecting, preparing, and processing patient specimens for a range of tests. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to procedures, and continuous learning in a busy hospital lab.

Ideal candidates will have a foundational understanding of lab procedures, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to patient care, with CPR certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required at hire.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 90 days.
Foundational understanding of laboratory procedures and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions.
Takes responsibility for the department workflow, assists all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency.
Processes specimen into the lab, organized for department distribution.
Moves processed samples quickly to laboratory departments for testing.
Handles Laboratory Send-out testing. Processes, organizes, packing lists and packaging for testing sent to external laboratories according to procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Laboratory procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Ideal candidates will have a foundational understanding of lab procedures, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to patient care, with CPR certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire.

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