Pre-Analytic Associate

Medical Pathology Management, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Pathology Management, LLC is seeking an overnight Laboratory Assistant to support pre-analytical and post-analytical work, handling incoming specimens and assisting in diagnostic testing workflows. The role emphasizes attention to detail, speed, and accuracy in processing specimens and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Responsibilities include accessioning, setting up materials for technicians, maintaining supplies, and supporting QA/QC and process improvement while ensuring

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Associates degree or higher in science/health field preferred.
• Two years in specimen handling or front medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession and track incoming samples using the lab information system (LIS), Microsoft Office programs and other manual methods.
• Set up materials for techs to support material production including cassettes, slides, processing send-outs, returned send-outs, and other procedures as needed.
• Has a strong working knowledge of basic computing programs and LIS to manage workflow, document issues, look up cases and other routine inquiries.
• Maintain supplies for accession and lab areas.
• Support QA/QC, projects, and process evaluation.
• Maintain a clean, organized space using PPE standards for personnel and work areas.
• Manage issues as they arise. Communicate with other staff to assure patient care and the safety of patients and staff.

Skills

Laboratory specimen handling

LIS familiarity

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher in science/health-related field

Two years in specimen handling or front medical office

Tools

LIS software

Job description

Medical Pathology Management is committed to delivering the highest quality pathology diagnoses. Our comprehensive diagnostic services address each patient’s unique condition and provide vital and conclusive information to ensure appropriate treatment for our clinician's patients. We uphold the highest standards in quality for our clinicians and their patients.

We foster a personalized relationship with each client to ensure the highest level of service. We process specimens and return results in a quick time frame to give clinicians the information they need to treat their patients appropriately.

The laboratory assistant performs pre-analytical and post-analytical work to set up incoming specimens and support ongoing diagnostic testing specimen handling. This includes materials shared with other laboratory facilities. Their attention to detail, organization and accuracy as well as speed of work are key components as they impact every sample entering the lab.

NOTE: This is an OVERNIGHT position!

Job Specific Standards:

• Receive, accession and track incoming samples using the lab information system, Microsoft office programs and other manual methods.
• Set up materials for techs to support material production including cassettes, slides, processing send-outs, returned send-outs, and other procedures as needed.
• Has a strong working knowledge of basic computing programs (PC) as well as the lab information system (LIS) to manage workflow, document issues, look up cases and other routine inquiries. Able to follow a procedure to accession and perform other less frequent tasks on a PC and LIS.
• Maintain supplies for accession and lab areas.
• Support additional work including QA/QC, projects, and process evaluation.
• Maintain a clean, organized space using blood borne pathogen standards for personal protective equipment and work areas.
• Manage issues as they arise. Communicate with other staff to assure patient care and the safety of patients and staff.

Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma or GED
• Strongly Preferred: Associates degree, or higher, in science or health-related field
• Strongly Preferred: Two years in specimen handling or other front medical office field requiring charting or accessioning.
• Desirable: Medical terminology, Medical Assistance certification.