Laboratory Assistant

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated lab assistant to join their dynamic team in Houston. This role involves specimen processing, blood collection, and clerical duties, ensuring efficient lab operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional customer service skills and teamwork, contributing to a collaborative environment. With a focus on patient care and safety, this position offers an opportunity to work within a leading healthcare institution known for its innovative practices and commitment to excellence. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and time management skills required.
• High School Diploma or GED is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with specimen management and clerical duties in the lab.
• Perform blood collection and specimen processing as needed.
• Maintain department workflow and assist team members.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Phlebotomy

Specimen Processing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

Works primarily in the lab specimen processing/intake department of the lab. Assists 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 moderately complex testing, as appropriate for the department organization.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Practice positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
2. Demonstrate kindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions. Establish and maintain good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
3. Take responsibility for the department workflow, assist all team members to maintain efficiency, and foster teamwork and collaboration.
4. Process specimens into the lab, organize for department distribution, and move processed samples promptly for testing.
5. Handle laboratory send-out testing, including processing, organizing, packing lists, and packaging for external laboratories according to procedures.
6. Use good judgment when solving problems and request help when needed.
7. May perform phlebotomy, following blood collection procedures, performing venous and capillary punctures on all age groups, including blood bank collections. Use appropriate techniques to obtain quality samples and adhere to volume requirements.
8. Assist with phlebotomy training under supervisor or coordinator guidance.
9. As permitted by local and state regulations, perform CLIA waived and moderately complex laboratory testing following written policies and procedures. Evaluate and release test results under the supervision of a Clinical Lab Scientist, considering quality control, instrument performance, specimen integrity, and prior results.
10. Perform routine maintenance on lab equipment and maintain records as trained.
11. Monitor department supply inventory, assist with stocking, and complete reagent logs.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience	High School Diploma/GED
Required Certification and License	Nevada: CLA:NV California: PHLEB:CA Washington: MAP:WA Other state license not required All states: 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, leading to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our efforts have resulted in numerous research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments unique to our institution. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience, based on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus symbolizes the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. Our collaboration with Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine provides a powerful network of care, increasing access through a growing network of specialists and aiming to revolutionize healthcare to save lives and improve community health.