Pathology Laboratory Assistant Technical

Catholic Health Initiatives; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is hiring a Pathology Laboratory Assistant for a part-time role. Responsibilities include interpreting laboratory requests, maintaining quality control, and preparing specimens. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED with clinical lab experience preferred. Join a dedicated team at one of the community's leading hospitals.

Qualifications

• 6 months clinical laboratory experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED necessary.
• Preferred: Associate Degree in biological or Chemical Science.

Responsibilities

• Correctly interprets provider laboratory requests and determines specimen requirements.
• Records gross descriptions of cytology specimens and selects preparation methods.
• Responsible for the storage and disposal of specimen slides and blocks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in biological or Chemical Science

Job description

**Responsibilities**

+ Correctly interprets provider laboratory requests and determines specimen requirements. Correctly labels and identifies patient samples submitted to the pathology lab.

+ Records gross descriptions of cytology specimens and selects appropriate specimen preparation methods for the type of specimen received.

+ Retrieves specimens, slides and tissue blocks as directed. Responsible for the storage and disposal of specimen slides and blocks.

**Qualifications**

**Required education and experience:**

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ 6 months clinical laboratory experience

**Preferred Education:**

+ Associate Degree in biological or Chemical Science

**Overview**

**Pathology Laboratory Assistant**

**This is a part-time role.**

As our Pathology Laboratory Assistant you will interpret provider laboratory request and determine specimen requirements.

Every day you will maintain quality control records and follow protocols to prevent cross contamination between specimens.

**The Woodlands Hospital** a primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women’s services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries) and surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorders.

CHI St. Luke’s Health now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health has been serving our community since 1954. We proudly provide a vast array of services that help us keep our community safe and healthy.

**Pay Range**

$19.73 - $27.13 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.