Laboratory Assistant

CHI; Caldwell (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health – Memorial Lufkin is seeking a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing across diverse patient specimens using advanced technology. The role emphasizes accurate specimen handling, adherence to safety protocols, and ongoing professional development.

Applicants should have a foundation in laboratory procedures, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. Training and growth opportunities are available in a dynamic hospital environment in East Texas.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of laboratory procedures.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
• Maintains effective communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
• Supports department workflow and fosters teamwork and collaboration.
• Processes specimens into the lab and ensures timely distribution for testing.
• Handles lab send-out testing and prepares packing lists for external testing.
• Uses good judgment and asks for help when needed.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Certificate Other Lab Assistant Program

Certificate Other Phlebotomy program

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.

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. Luke’s Health – Memorial Lufkin is a 279 bed facility and member of CommonSpirit Health, a national nonprofit health system. Serving East Texas, St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin provides more than a quarter of a million patient services annually and contributes millions of dollars in local charity care and community support. We’re the area’s first Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center, with board-certified neurologists and neurosurgeons offering full-spectrum stroke care. Nationally recognized as a HealthCare Center of Excellence, St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin offers compassionate, comprehensive health care, including off-campus rehab and outpatient facilities and services. In addition to its large emergency department, there are 32 private rooms, dedicated imaging and OBGYN, wound care, infusion and lab services.

Pay Range

$16.06 - $22.69 /hour