Med Laboratory Assistant

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Med Laboratory Assistant to join their team. In this full-time role, you will perform laboratory testing and support patient care by ensuring accurate and timely results. You'll work closely with a team of professionals, promoting a positive environment while adhering to regulatory standards. This position offers a chance to grow within a supportive community focused on holistic health and well-being. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus Eligible

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; clinical lab experience preferred.
• MLA (ASCP) or Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing under supervision, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Communicate critical results effectively to ensure patient care continuity.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Laboratory Testing

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Med Laboratory Assistant (25010736)

Job Number:

25010736

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Sign On Bonus Eligible
• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Days

The role you’ll contribute:

A laboratory position responsible for performing waived- to moderate-complexity testing as defined by CLIA regulations and laboratory policy in an accurate and timely manner. Works under the direct supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or Laboratory Leadership. May perform phlebotomy and clinical and/or pathology specimen management duties as required.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Handles inquiries and resolves complaints related to laboratory service and information promptly, effectively, and appropriately. Keeps a customer service approach by following through on such inquiries and complaints and refers to laboratory leaders or other department as appropriate. May serve as a department initial point-of-contact for pathologists and coordination of procedure scheduling.
• Communicates effectively to coworkers, providers and other departments through timely notification of critical and significant results and findings, within shift and shift-to-shift communication, laboratory huddles, occurrence reports, email and other manners to ensure continuity of laboratory operations and patient care.
• Actively promotes a positive, team-oriented environment that contributes to laboratory, hospital and Centura Health goals and reflects the mission and values of the system. Shows a service-conscious attitude by keeping respect and service in mind during interactions with others, including coworkers, patients, and other departments and professionals.
• Exhibits integrity and stewardship through a strong commitment to following laboratory and hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines. Ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency standards and requirements as interpreted through these policies and procedures.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Required qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent Required

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous clinical laboratory experience Preferred
• MLA (ASCP) or Phlebotomy certification, such as PBT(ASCP) or equivalent certification Preferred