Laboratory Technician Assistant

Singing River Health System; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Gulfport Hospital in Gulfport, MS is seeking a Technician Assistant to support the Specimen Control area under supervision of the coordinators/director. You will receive and distribute specimens, perform routine urinalysis (no microscopy), and help prepare samples for dispatch to reference laboratories.

Responsibilities include Quality Control, preventive maintenance for Specimen Control, and assisting in pre- and post-analytic laboratory tasks while ensuring documentation and

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Clerical and medical terminology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and distributes specimens in Specimen Control.
• Performs routine urinalysis (excluding microscopy) and prepares specimens for dispatch to reference laboratories.
• Performs Quality Control and preventive maintenance procedures for Specimen Control with documentation.
• Assists in pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory processes.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Clerical experience

Medical terminology

Education

High school graduate

Job description

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.

With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Shift:
M-F 8am - 4:30pm

Location:
Singing River Gulfport Hospital

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Specimen Control Coordinator, Section Supervisor, or Director, the Technician Assistant receives and distributes those specimens that are brought directly to the Specimen Control area or those that arrive via pneumatic tube. He/She performs routine urinalysis (with the exception of microscopy); prepares specimens for dispatch to reference laboratories; and performs Quality Control and preventive maintenance procedures designated for Specimen Control, with documentation of same; and assists in pre-analytical and post-analytical Laboratory processes.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education:
High school graduate or equivalent required.

License:
N/A

Certifications:
N/A

Experience:
Experience in a laboratory setting preferred. Clerical and medical terminology experience preferred.

Reports to:
Director of Laboratory; Section Supervisors; Medical Technologists; Medical Technicians

Supervises:
None

Physical Demands:
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.

Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.

Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations

Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.

Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together.