Pre-Analytic Associate

ADG Pathology; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ADG Pathology in Houston, TX, is seeking an Overnight Laboratory Assistant to assist with pre- and post-analytical tasks and specimen handling. The role includes accessioning and tracking samples, plus supporting diagnostic workflows to ensure accurate results.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree or higher is preferred. LIS and basic computing familiarity are needed, with medical terminology desirable. Emphasis on accuracy, organization and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or higher in science or health preferred.
• Two years in specimen handling or front medical office work preferred.
• Medical terminology and Medical Assistance certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession and track incoming samples using LIS and MS Office.
• Set up materials for techs to support processing (cassettes, slides, send-outs).
• Utilize LIS/PC to manage workflow, look up cases and document issues.
• Maintain supplies for accession and lab areas.
• Support QA/QC, projects and process evaluation.
• Maintain a clean, organized space following PPE standards.
• Communicate with staff to ensure patient safety and care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Accuracy

Speed

Pre-analytical/post-analytical work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or higher in science/health

Medical terminology

Tools

Lab Information System (LIS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

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:

• 1. Receive, accession and track incoming samples using the lab information system, Microsoft office programs and other manual methods.
• 2. Set up materials for techs to support material production including cassettes, slides, processing send-outs, returned send-outs, and other procedures as needed.
• 3. 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.
• 4. Maintain supplies for accession and lab areas.
• 5. Support additional work including QA/QC, projects, and process evaluation.
• 6. Maintain a clean, organized space using blood borne pathogen standards for personal protective equipment and work areas.
• 7. 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.