Medical Laboratory Assistant

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association in Houston seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant II to support Laboratory Services by performing patient specimen collection and related pre-analytical work.

The role requires meticulous data entry for LIS/EMR, labeling, processing, and maintaining equipment, while upholding safety, infection control, and quality assurance standards in collaboration with technologists, nurses, and physicians.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of specimen handling, labeling, and pre-analytical processes.
• Ability to operate basic lab equipment safely and effectively.
• Proficient data entry skills for LIS/EMR systems.
• Commitment to quality, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, label, and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
• Enter and verify data in the LIS/EMR and maintain accurate documentation
• Operate and maintain basic laboratory equipment
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and quality assurance standards
• Collaborate with technologists, nurses, and physicians to support accurate, timely results

Skills

Detail-oriented documentation

Specimen handling & labeling

Lab equipment operation

LIS/EMR data entry

Quality & safety compliance

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant II

supports Laboratory Services by performing patient specimen collection and related pre-analytical work.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, process, label, and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
• Enter and verify data in the LIS/EMR and maintain accurate documentation
• Operate and maintain basic laboratory equipment
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and quality assurance standards
• Collaborate with technologists, nurses, and physicians to support accurate, timely results

Qualifications & Skills

• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and documentation skills
• Knowledge of specimen handling, labeling, and pre-analytical processes
• Ability to operate basic lab equipment safely and effectively
• Proficient data entry skills for LIS/EMR systems
• Commitment to quality, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance