Laboratory Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Health is seeking a Lab Assistant to support the processing and preparation of diverse patient specimens for diagnostic testing. You will ensure accurate patient identification, maintain department workflow, and collaborate with hospital teams to uphold high standards of care.

The role emphasizes meticulous attention to detail, a commitment to learning, and adherence to safety and procedural guidelines within a hospital setting in Bryan, TX.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required at hire.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred: Lab Assistant program certificate.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy program certificate.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients accurately at all times and communicate courteously with patients and staff.
• Assist workflow to maintain department efficiency and teamwork.
• Prepare and process specimens for testing and ensure correct routing to departments.
• Handle lab send-out testing and packaging for external laboratories per procedures.
• Use good judgment and seek help when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Lab Assistant, you will play a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries, bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries. Every day you will utilize your expertise and our advanced technology to precisely collect, prepare, and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various diagnostic tests. To be successful in this role, you will possess a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and maintain an eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
• Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions. Establishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
• Takes responsibility for the department workflow, assists all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency. Creates an atmosphere by manner, work and deed that fosters teamwork and collaboration.
• Processes specimen into the lab, organized for department distribution. Moves processed samples quickly to laboratory departments for testing.
• Handles Laboratory Send-out testing. Processes, organizes, packing lists and packaging for testing sent to external laboratories according to procedures.
• Uses good judgment when problem solving and requests help when needed.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days

Preferred

• Certificate Other Lab Assistant Program 6 months experience in an acute care facility, upon hire and
• Certificate Other Phlebotomy program, upon hire

Where You'll Work

St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)). St. Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley.

St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services.