Laboratory Assistant Certified - Outpatient Lab

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Laboratory Assistant to support clinical operations. Key responsibilities include maintaining equipment, tracking laboratory supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and ideally have experience in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification is required.
• 1 year experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.
• Basic knowledge in microbiology and immunology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Accurately document information and quality control.
• Follow established safety protocols and procedures.

Skills

Basic knowledge in microbiology

Knowledge in immunology

Understanding of molecular biology

Education

Associate of Science Degree

Job 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.

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:

TBD

Work Type:

Full Time

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