Lab Assistant/ Medical assistant/Specimen Accessioner

Mindlance; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Lab Assistant in Houston, Texas. The role focuses on processing various human specimens including blood and urine, with responsibilities primarily in specimen accessioning. Candidates should have knowledge of laboratory procedures and be detail-oriented, particularly in maintaining accurate records and preparing specimens for testing. This is a full-time position offering critical support within the laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing human specimens such as blood and urine.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and specimen handling.
• Attention to detail in data entry and specimen preparation.

Responsibilities

• Accession specimens efficiently, maintaining proper documentation.
• Prepare laboratory specimens for testing and analysis.
• Resolve and document any issues with problem specimens.

Job description

Lab Assistant/ Medical assistant/Specimen Accessioner

Full-time

Processing different kinds of human specimens like blood, urine and stool. Position Description 90% of time will be accessioning specimens / 10% performing higher level laboratory assistant functions.

Prepares laboratory specimens for designated departments/locations prior to laboratory analysis and testing. Unpacks specimens from branches or ports and routes specimens by type to various staging areas. Prepares all specimens received for testing in designated laboratory departments or locations such as staging of specimens, centrifuge, separate serum, and blood smears. May perform data entry of test requisition information. Aliquots sample for departments. Prepares excess specimen samples for storage and resolves and document problem specimens.

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