Precision Lab Assistant - Diagnostics & Patient Care

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is seeking a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing by accurately collecting, preparing, and processing a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various tests.

You will follow established lab procedures, maintain meticulous attention to detail, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional development within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
• Shows kindness and courtesy with patients and co-workers, communicates within department and with other hospital departments.
• Maintains department workflow and fosters teamwork and collaboration.
• Processes specimens for the lab and organizes them for distribution to testing areas.
• Handles laboratory send-out testing, including packing lists and packaging for external labs.
• Uses good judgment and seeks help when needed to solve problems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Learning agility

Patient identification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is seeking a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing by accurately collecting, preparing, and processing a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various tests.

You will follow established lab procedures, maintain meticulous attention to detail, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional development within a collaborative team environment.