Medical Laboratory Assistant I PRN

UMC Health System; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resilience program

EAP – On-Site Professional Counselors

Retirement benefits with company match

PTO & extended illness medical, dental

Job summary

UMC Health System is seeking a Medical Lab Assistant I to provide administrative and technical support to phlebotomists, lab technicians, and management staff in the lab. Reports to Supervisor, Medical Laboratory.

The role involves handling specimens, performing minor CLIA waived tests, and coordinating orders from clinics and vendors; strong teamwork and English fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Assist laboratory staff in assigned actions.
• Handle specimens (blood, urine, bodily fluids, tissues, stool) for analysis.
• Perform minor CLIA waived tests that do not require licensure.
• Follow up on orders from clinics and vendors.

Skills

Teamwork

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas. The Medical Lab Assistant I will function to provide administrative and technical support to phlebotomist, lab technicians, and management staff in the lab. Reports to Supervisor, Medical Laboratory.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Function as an assistant to laboratory staff in action(s) assigned
• Handle specimens that include blood, urine, bodily fluids, tissues, stool, and other material for biological and chemical analysis
• Perform minor CLIA waived laboratory testing that does not require licensure or certification (ie., pregnancy testing, MONO, and certain other rapid testing)
• Follow up on orders from clinics and vendors
• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED Required

Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

N/A

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This position has much interaction with nursing staff and most hospital departments.

Physical Capabilities

The work for a Laboratory Assistant may demand continuous standing, walking, frequent stooping, sitting, reaching, bending and kneeling. The Laboratory Assistant may also be required to carry items up to 50 pounds. Near visual and color acuity is required. The hours of duty may be irregular to accommodate departmental requirements.

Environmental/Working Conditions

This position is subject to inside environmental changes that may include constant change in temperatures and minimal exposure to cleaning, staining, and testing chemicals.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.

Benefits

• Resilience program
• Emotional
• Physical
• Spiritual
• Financial
• Career Community
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
• PTO & Extended Illness Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf

UMC Vision, Mission and Standards

Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country

Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.

Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect

About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards: Culture: Service is Our Passion Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness About UMCP 35 Practice Locations - private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as "One of the Best Places to Work in Texas" by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates