Medical Laboratory Assistant: Precise Lab Support & Care

Touchette-Regional-Hospital; Cahokia Heights (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Touchette Regional Hospital in Cahokia Heights, IL, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support clinical laboratory operations by preparing and processing specimens for analysis. The role collaborates with technologists to ensure accurate results and uphold safety standards, including blood drawing and record-keeping.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and a Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate or relevant vocational training program.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures.
• Experience with specimen processing and laboratory equipment handling.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments to ensure proper functioning and calibration.
• Perform specimen processing including labeling, sorting, and preparing samples for testing in microbiology, hematology, histology, and toxicology.
• Prepare culture media and reagents according to standardized protocols to support laboratory testing.
• Assist with blood drawing and specimen collection following established safety and infection control procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of laboratory activities, inventory, and quality control documentation.
• Support laboratory staff by ensuring a clean and organized work environment and disposing of biohazardous materials safely.
• Follow all regulatory and safety guidelines to maintain compliance with laboratory standards.

Skills

Equipment handling

Microbiology

Hematology

Toxicology

Blood draw

Documentation

Safety protocols

Specimen processing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Touchette Regional Hospital in Cahokia Heights, IL, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support clinical laboratory operations by preparing and processing specimens for analysis. The role collaborates with technologists to ensure accurate results and uphold safety standards, including blood drawing and record-keeping.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and a Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate.