Lab Assistant: Specimen Prep & Diagnostic Support

CommonSpirit Health; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital in Lake Jackson, Texas, is seeking a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing by collecting, preparing, and processing a diverse range of specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.).

The role requires attention to detail, a foundation in laboratory procedures, and a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. Responsibilities include specimen intake and processing, support functions such as culture plating and histology staining, and

Qualifications

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions. Receives and prepares various specimens for analysis. Properly labels and aliquots.
• Performs department specimen intake, processing and organization for the technical testing area.
• Performs department support functions, ie culture plating, histology staining, specimen loading on instruments depending upon department needs and organization.
• Reviews pending test lists to assist with department turnaround time.
• Assists in solving problems, investigates specimen issues and customer inquiries. Provides information regarding specimen and testing status as appropriate.
• Monitors and stocks department supplies and reagents. Logs reagents and supplies, following department protocols.

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Job description

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital in Lake Jackson, Texas, is seeking a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing by collecting, preparing, and processing a diverse range of specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.).

The role requires attention to detail, a foundation in laboratory procedures, and a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. Responsibilities include specimen intake and processing, support functions such as culture plating and histology staining, and