Medical Lab Assistant

Ardent Health Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a weekend shift, full-time Medical Laboratory Assistant in Topeka, KS. The MLA supports specimen collection, processing, and testing, collaborating with lab personnel to ensure accurate results.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and strong customer service. Preferred certifications include phlebotomy and medical lab assistant credentials, with clinical experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic computer skills and strong customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in specimen collection, receiving, processing, and distribution.
• Follow laboratory guidelines for obtaining specimens.
• Communicate relevant patient or specimen data to care providers clearly.
• Adhere to protocols for specimen packaging and transport.
• Handle patient registration and lab test ordering per protocol.
• Maintain infection control practices and proper patient identification.
• Assist in drug screen collection and processing as assigned.
• Support phlebotomists by monitoring and dispatching as needed.
• Perform laboratory tests in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Prepare laboratory equipment for testing.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification

Medical Lab Assistant certification

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a weekend shift, full-time, Medical Lab Assistant in Topeka, KS.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:

Responsibilities

• The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) functions as a laboratory professional who assists other laboratory personnel in specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen processing, laboratory testing, process improvement, and quality initiatives.
• Ensure specimens are obtained in accordance with laboratory guidelines.
• Demonstrate proper communication skills to relate pertinent data or information about the patient or laboratory sample to appropriate care provider.
• Follows proper protocols for specimen packaging and specimen transport.
• Responsible for patient registration, lab test ordering, specimen receipt, accessioning, processing and specimen distribution according to protocol.
• Demonstrates proper infection control practices, proper patient identification, performs proper prompt specimen transport.
• Performs proper drug screen collection and processing, as assigned
• Monitors phlebotomy draw list and assigns/dispatches phlebotomists to draw specimens as assigned.
• Courier duties as assigned.
• Performs laboratory tests in compliance with policies and procedures as assigned.
• Assists in preparing laboratory equipment for testing.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and strong customer service skills.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Certification from nationally recognized agency as a phlebotomist upon hire.
• Certification from a nationally recognized agency as a medical lab assistant within 2 years of hire date.
• Experience working in the clinical setting.