LAB ASSISTANTSPECIMEN ACCESSIONER

Lighthouse Lab Services; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Lighthouse Lab Services in Carrollton, TX is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Specimen Accession to join our growing team. This role supports routine testing in a clinical diagnostic lab and collaborates with lab technologists to ensure accurate specimen handling and data entry.

The position offers first shift Monday through Friday with competitive benefits; candidates with a High School diploma and some lab exposure are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Clinical laboratory experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a clinical lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate specimen orders and enter data into computer systems.
• Perform procedures to process and submit patient specimens.
• Operate automated and semi-automated equipment.
• Document quality control and labeling of reagents.
• Handle biohazardous and/or chemically hazardous materials.
• Inventory and ordering duties; general maintenance and housekeeping.
• Communicate deficiencies to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Data entry

Laboratory operations

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Lighthouse Lab Services is excited to represent a laboratory in Carrollton, TX that is looking for a Laboratory Assistant/Specimen Accession to add to their growing team!

Position Overview:

• The Laboratory Assistant is a core member of the Laboratory Operations team. This position supports routine testing in a clinical diagnostic laboratory and works with laboratory technologists who perform patient sample testing.
• Evaluates specimen orders and enters clinical data / information into a variety of computer systems.
• Identifies any missing or invalid data entry information and takes the appropriate action to correct it.
• Performs technical and nontechnical procedures required to process and submit patient specimens for analysis.
• Operates automated and semi-automated equipment according to standard operating procedures.
• Communicates deficiencies to appropriate personnel, including deficiencies related to specimens, paperwork, database information and equipment.
• Documents information as required, including processing logs quality control, and labeling of reagents.
• Prepares reagents in the department.
• Routinely handles biohazardous and/or chemically hazardous material.
• Perform and inventory and ordering duties, general maintenance, and housekeeping duties
• Other duties as requested by lab leadership.

Candidate Profile:

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Previous experience working in a Clinical Medical Laboratory preferred but not required.

Salary/ Benefits/ Shift:

• $18-$20/hr depending on experience
• 1st shift M-F
• Full Comprehensive benefits

About Us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 22 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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