Lab Assistant Per Diem TMC Rincon

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tucson is seeking a Lab Assistant Per Diem. This role involves receiving and preparing biological specimens for analysis, ensuring compliance with safety and confidentiality policies, and supporting team members in delivering excellent patient care. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and have at least one month of laboratory experience. Join a dedicated team committed to integrity and community service.

Qualifications

• At least 1 month of related laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive biological specimens and prepare samples for analysis.
• Conduct basic maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Perform additional duties to meet turnaround times.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Communication

Basic Math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lab Assistant Per Diem TMC Rincon

Job CategoryAllied Health

SchedulePer Diem

ShiftRotating Shift

SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for receiving biological specimens, preparing samples for analysis, and performing tests. The role reports to the department supervisor and collaborates closely with lab technical personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide excellent customer service through professional attitude and interaction with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Support team members in embodying TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication.
• Follow TMCH organizational and department-specific safety and confidentiality policies.
• Perform basic technical procedures as assigned, based on department needs, under supervision, adhering to established policies and performance standards.
• Understand and utilize department computer systems to generate work lists and documentation.
• Carry out routine laboratory procedures according to protocols and schedules.
• Handle, store, and dispose of bio-hazardous, infectious, radioactive, and toxic materials safely.
• Participate in quality control, safety, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with accrediting and regulatory standards relevant to the department.
• Conduct basic maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Coordinate and route specimens appropriately within the laboratory.
• Perform additional duties within guidelines to meet turnaround times.

TMC Rincon

Lab Assistants at TMC Rincon will also undertake Phlebotomy responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: At least 1 month of related laboratory experience.
• Licensure/Certification: None required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in maintaining, processing, and recording lab samples and specimens.
• Ability to interpret safety rules, operation manuals, and procedure documents.
• Capable of completing routine reports and correspondence accurately.
• Excellent listening skills to interpret instructions and communicate effectively.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Apply common sense to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Handle problems involving straightforward variables in standardized situations.