Laboratory Technician Assistant | Full Time

Singing River Health System; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Gulfport Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Technician Assistant to support specimen handling and processing in the Specimen Control area. You will receive, distribute, and prepare specimens, perform routine urinalysis (excluding microscopy), and assist with quality control and maintenance under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and prior laboratory or medical terminology experience; strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receives and distributes specimens brought to the Specimen Control area or arriving via pneumatic tube.
• Performs routine urinalysis (excluding microscopy).
• Prepares specimens for dispatch to reference laboratories.
• Performs Quality Control and preventive maintenance procedures designated for Specimen Control.
• Assists in pre-analytical and post-analytical Laboratory processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

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: Monday - Friday (3:00 AM - 11:30 AM) with rotating weekends and holidays

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 using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.

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.