Laboratory Assistant Certified - Laboratory

Davita Inc.; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Assistant responsible for evaluating specimen orders, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring safety and compliance in biohazard disposal. The ideal candidate should have an Associate's Degree, relevant certifications, and at least one year of clinical laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.
• Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately document logs and quality control.
• Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Tracks equipment calibrations and inventory.

Skills

Basic knowledge in microbiology

Basic knowledge in immunology

Basic knowledge in molecular biology

Basic knowledge in biochemistry

Education

Associate of Science Degree

Job description

Description

Summary:

Accurately evaluates specimen orders and enter clinical data/information into a variety of computer systems (i.e. order entry, patient demographics and/or results). Identifies any missing or invalid data entry information and take the appropriate action to correct. Operates automated and semi-automated equipment according to standard operating procedures.

Effectively communicate supply deficiencies to appropriate personnel, including deficiencies related to specimens, paperwork, database information, and equipment.

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual "Best of Hays" publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offers a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women's services and more.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  
• Accurately document information as required, including processing logs, quality control, and labeling of reagents.
  
• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains laboratory equipment and glassware.
  
• Maintains and distributes laboratory supplies.
  
• Packages laboratory biohazard waste for disposal following established standards and practices.
  
• Maintains laboratory coat supply
  
• Orders, receives, stocks, ships and tracks laboratory equipment and supplies.
  
• Ensuring all equipment is functioning correctly or scheduling equipment repair or replacement.
  
• Tracks equipment calibrations and preventative maintenance.
  
• Maintains inventory of all consumables and reagents.
  
• Assists in arranging the disposal of biohazard and chemical waste.
  
• Assists with the enforcement of all laboratory policies and procedures.
  
• Assists in enforcing safety around PPEs (personal protective equipment's)
  
• Follows established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Associate of Science Degree preferred.
  

• Basic knowledge in the areas of microbiology, immunology or molecular biology and biochemistry as related to infectious diseases required.

  
  

Experience

• 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting or length of time to complete certification program preferred.

  
  

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification or Phlebotomist Certification - PBT (ASCP), RPT (AMT), CPT (NPA) or equivalent required.
  
• Louisiana requires State Licensure.

Work Schedule:

Varies

Work Type:

Full Time