Laboratory Assistant / Specimen Processor

HRMD/Texas Pain Physicians; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HRMD/Texas Pain Physicians is seeking a Laboratory Assistant / Specimen Processor in Dallas, TX. The role focuses on collecting and processing urine specimens, handling patient samples, and ensuring accurate documentation under supervision of a laboratory technologist.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in science or a related field and at least 2 years of clinical lab experience. Day shift, full-time hours, and a professional medical lab environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with laboratory terminology and processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field.
• 2+ years in a clinical lab setting or as a technician.

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize bodily fluid samples for testing.
• Prepare samples for routine analysis.
• Record results accurately for reference and follow-up.
• Monitor and manage inventory of samples and supplies.
• Maintain a clean, compliant lab environment.
• Operate with LIS and lab equipment under supervision.
• Adhere to all policies and quality control procedures.

Skills

Lab terminology

Organizational skills

Prioritizing tasks

On-call readiness

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or related field

Tools

LIS

LCMS

Screening machine

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: SH Lab - Dallas, TX 75240
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Day
We are currently seeking a Laboratory Assistant / Specimen Processor to join our team! The Laboratory Specimen Processor is responsible for collecting and processing urine specimens and analyzing patient samples.

Essential Functions

• Collect and organize bodily fluid samples from patients
• Prepare samples for routine testing and analysis
• Properly record results for further analysis and easy reference
• Monitor inventory samples and supplies
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Working with LIS
• Work under the supervision of a laboratory technologist
• Follow all company policies and procedures to ensure quality control
• Good attendance is expected of all employees as a normal condition of work
• Other duties as requested

QualificationsCompetencies

• Familiarity with common lab terminology
• Strong organizational skills
• Capable of prioritizing tasks to meet goals and ensure product quality
• Willing to meet on-call obligations as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work as a team

Infection Control Category

This job is designated as a Category I job using OSHA definitions. This means there are tasks that involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. The use of appropriate protective measures is required for any employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional medical laboratory environment. This role routinely uses standard laboratory equipment such as LCMS, screening machine & LS.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel

This position requires no travel

Educational Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Science or related field required

Qualifications

• 2+ years of previous experience as a clinical technician or in other related fields
• 2+ years of experience in a laboratory setting

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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