Evening Medical Laboratory Assistant

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for the evening shift. The role supports laboratory professionals in clinical and anatomic pathology testing, performing specimen processing, and basic bench tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma and 1 year of phlebotomy or lab experience, with strict adherence to OSHA and safety policies. You will communicate with healthcare providers, prepare specimens, and assist with quality control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year phlebotomy or laboratory experience.
• Follows all OSHA guidelines and hospital safety procedures.
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, clarifies and verifies healthcare provider orders for laboratory tests.
• Orders tests and receives specimens in the electronic health record.
• Follows protocols for patient and specimen identification.
• Processes specimens according to correct protocol--centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, transport, special handling considerations.
• Distributes specimens and/or prepared slides to the appropriate testing personnel/section.
• Supports testing in assigned departments and assists with quality control as needed.

Skills

OSHA safety procedures

Multi-tasking & prioritization

Reading instructions

Attention to detail

Communication with providers/patients

Education

High School Diploma / GED Required

Job description

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for the evening shift. The role supports laboratory professionals in clinical and anatomic pathology testing, performing specimen processing, and basic bench tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma and 1 year of phlebotomy or lab experience, with strict adherence to OSHA and safety policies. You will communicate with healthcare providers, prepare specimens, and assist with quality control.