Laboratory Assistant - Patient-Focused Lab Operations

HCA Houston Healthcare; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with match

Education support

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support patient care in our Clear Lake facility. You will perform phlebotomy, process lab specimens, and ensure timely reporting of results within a patient‑centered team environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to attendance policies, and flexibility to cover shifts as needed to maintain optimal department coverage and patient safety.

Qualifications

• No Travel Required
• 2 years experience Required Years of Experience
• Medical terminology is desirable

Responsibilities

• Accepts responsibility for own actions; offers and accepts constructive criticism in a non – defensive manner.
• Adheres to hospital attendance and tardiness policy. Appropriately clocks in/out and returns from break and lunch on time.
• Adheres to schedule and provides coverage in assigned areas. Adaptable to changes in work flow.
• Adjusts break and lunch times to ensure appropriate department coverage for optimal patient care.
• Answers phone by 4th ring. Takes messages and transfers calls appropriately. Strictly follows Personal Telephone/Cell Phone Usage policy (916-010).
• Appropriate use and inventory of reagents and supplies, order supplies when needed.
• Assists in maintaining general cleanliness and safety of work area to ensures that work area is clean and free of safety hazards.
• Assists in phlebotomy/collection. Manages STAT collection in timely manner.
• Correctly and proficiently charts/mails/faxes lab reports to physician mail boxes/offices.
• Correctly collects, processes/sends, documents and files COC drug screen.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support patient care in our Clear Lake facility. You will perform phlebotomy, process lab specimens, and ensure timely reporting of results within a patient‑centered team environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to attendance policies, and flexibility to cover shifts as needed to maintain optimal department coverage and patient safety.