Precise Lab Assistant - Diagnostics & Patient Care

CommonSpirit Health; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health - Memorial Lufkin is seeking a Lab Assistant to collect, prepare, and process patient specimens for diagnostic tests. You will support department workflow, ensure patient identification, and collaborate with other hospital teams to maintain efficient lab operations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, ongoing professional development, and a service-oriented approach in a busy acute-care setting within the CommonSpirit Health system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 90 days.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens into the lab for testing and distribute to departments.
• Handle laboratory send-out testing and prepare packaging for external labs.
• Maintain department workflow and support teamwork and collaboration.
• Perform positive patient identification and courteous interactions with patients and co-workers.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Patient identification

Continuous learning

Education

High School Diploma / General Studies

GED General Studies

CPR Certification

Job description

St. Luke's Health - Memorial Lufkin is seeking a Lab Assistant to collect, prepare, and process patient specimens for diagnostic tests. You will support department workflow, ensure patient identification, and collaborate with other hospital teams to maintain efficient lab operations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, ongoing professional development, and a service-oriented approach in a busy acute-care setting within the CommonSpirit Health system.