Lab Assistant Certified - Outpatient Lab

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX seeks a Laboratory Assistant to accurately process specimen orders and enter data across systems, ensuring data validity and correcting discrepancies. You will operate automated and semi-automated equipment per SOPs and relay supply deficiencies to the right contacts.

This role emphasizes documenting logs, maintaining equipment and inventory, handling biohazard waste, and upholding safety policies while supporting laboratory operations and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science Degree preferred.
• Basic knowledge in microbiology, immunology or molecular biology and biochemistry related to infectious diseases.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Accurately document information as required, including processing logs, quality control, and labeling of reagents.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains laboratory equipment and glassware.
• Maintains and distributes laboratory supplies.
• Packages laboratory biohazard waste for disposal following established standards and practices.
• Maintains laboratory coat supply
• Orders, receives, stocks, ships and tracks laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Ensuring all equipment is functioning correctly or scheduling equipment repair or replacement.
• Tracks equipment calibrations and preventative maintenance.
• Maintains inventory of all consumables and reagents.
• Assists in arranging the disposal of biohazard and chemical waste.
• Assists with the enforcement of all laboratory policies and procedures.
• Assists in enforcing safety around PPEs (personal protective equipment’s)
• Follows established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials.

Skills

Lab safety

Quality control

Data entry

Attention to detail

Microbiology basics

Education

Associate of Science Degree preferred

Job description

Summary:

Accurately evaluates specimen orders and enter clinical data/information into a variety of computer systems (i.e. order entry, patient demographics and/or results). Identifies any missing or invalid data entry information and take the appropriate action to correct. Operates automated and semi-automated equipment according to standard operating procedures.
Effectively communicate supply deficiencies to appropriate personnel, including deficiencies related to specimens, paperwork, database information, and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Accurately document information as required, including processing logs, quality control, and labeling of reagents.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains laboratory equipment and glassware.
• Maintains and distributes laboratory supplies.
• Packages laboratory biohazard waste for disposal following established standards and practices.
• Maintains laboratory coat supply
• Orders, receives, stocks, ships and tracks laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Ensuring all equipment is functioning correctly or scheduling equipment repair or replacement.
• Tracks equipment calibrations and preventative maintenance.
• Maintains inventory of all consumables and reagents.
• Assists in arranging the disposal of biohazard and chemical waste.
• Assists with the enforcement of all laboratory policies and procedures.
• Assists in enforcing safety around PPEs (personal protective equipment’s)
• Follows established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Associate of Science Degree preferred
• Basic knowledge in the areas of microbiology, immunology or molecular biology and biochemistry as related to infectious diseases required

Experience

• 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting or length of time to complete certification program preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• One of the following national certification/registrations is required:
  • Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) by ASCP
  • Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) by AMT
  • Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) by ASCP
  • Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) by AMT
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technologist (CPT) by NPA
• State license is required to practice in Louisiana
  • CLS - Laboratory Assistant by LSBME

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time