Laboratory Specimen & Workflow Support Specialist

St. Dominic Hospital; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Dominic Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to handle pre-analytical specimen processing and help streamline workflow within the laboratory.

The role supports laboratory staff with procedures and may perform some moderate tests while adhering to established guidelines under close supervision. The position emphasizes proper patient identification, safe handling, and collaboration with the Lab Information System, equipment maintenance, and adherence to QC protocols.

Qualifications

• Up-front specimen handling and facilitating workflow in the laboratory.
• Assists laboratory personnel with laboratory procedures.
• May perform some moderate complex tests and support clerical duties.
• Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks.

Responsibilities

• All pre-analytical specimen handling and facilitating workflow in and out of the laboratory is effectively done at all times.
• Non-complex laboratory testing is performed as needed.
• Assistance is provided in care and maintenance of laboratory work areas and equipment as requested.
• Appropriate PPE is worn during sample collection and processing to ensure safe work habits and maintains a safe environment for self, co-workers, patients and visitors 100% of the time.
• Specimens are accepted and received into the Lab Information System using proper patient identification at all times.
• Specimen requirements for each test are utilized and specimen is evaluated for proper identification and integrity through visual checks and result evaluation at all times.
• Protocols for instrument maintenance, running controls and accepting, verifying and recording q.c. results are effectively utilized at all times.
• Problems and questions outside of own expertise are recognized and referred to appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Active participation in committees, department processes and special projects as assigned is provided as requested.
• Other duties as assigned are completed.

Job description

St. Dominic Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to handle pre-analytical specimen processing and help streamline workflow within the laboratory.

The role supports laboratory staff with procedures and may perform some moderate tests while adhering to established guidelines under close supervision. The position emphasizes proper patient identification, safe handling, and collaboration with the Lab Information System, equipment maintenance, and adherence to QC protocols.