Laboratory Assistant

Lensa; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Houston is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support specimen management and clerical functions. This entry-level role includes responsibilities like performing phlebotomy and processing lab tests, requiring a High School Diploma. Candidates should possess strong customer service skills and be certified in CPR within 90 days.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in an acute care facility preferred.
• Must have BLS-CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists with specimen management and clerical duties.
• Processes specimens for lab distribution.
• May perform phlebotomy and handle waived/moderately complex testing.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Time management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

Works primarily in the lab specimen processing/intake department of the lab. Assist with specimen management and clerical duties as requested. May perform blood collection and specimen processing. If allowed by local/state regulations, may perform waived or mod complex testing, if appropriate for the department organization.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• May perform phlebotomy. Follows blood collection procedures, performs venous and capillary punctures on all age groups of inpatient and outpatient populations, including blood bank collections. Utilizes appropriate collection techniques to obtain quality samples and adheres to appropriate volume requirements.
• May assist with phlebotomy training under the direction of the supervisor and/or coordinator.
• As allowed by local and state regulations, may perform CLIA waived and moderately complex laboratory testing following written technical policies and procedures. Evaluates and releases test results under the direction of a Clinical Lab Scientist. Evaluates result validity considering quality control results, instrument performance, specimen integrity and prior patient results.
• Performs routine maintenance on lab equipment and maintains records as trained.
• Monitors department supply inventory and assists in stocking, completes reagent logs.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma/GED

Required Certification And License

Nevada: CLA:NV

California: PHLEB:CA

Washington: MAP:WA

All States

Other state license not required

BLS-CPR within 90 days

Preferred Certifications

Lab Assistant Program certification

Phlebotomy program certificate

Preferred Experience

6 months experience in an acute care facility

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Training

Excellent customer service and time management skills

Overview

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.

Pay Range

$14.82 - $20.38 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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