Senior Medical Lab Assistant – Specimen Processing & Phlebotomy

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II for the evening shift to process specimens, label and transport them for testing. The role includes data entry in the Laboratory Information System and clerical tasks such as answering phones.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of related experience and may perform phlebotomy and other section-specific duties as needed, acting as a preceptor to staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Phlebotomy and laboratory assistant tasks may be performed.
• Experience inputting data into Laboratory Information System.

Responsibilities

• Processing, organizing, labeling and transporting specimens for laboratory testing.
• Input and extract data from the Laboratory Information System; perform clerical tasks such as answering phones and filing documents.
• Serve as a role model and preceptor for other staff; may perform phlebotomy and other section-specific specialty tasks.
• Maintain safety and specimen handling standards; communicate effectively with patients and clinicians.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory procedures

Data entry

Communication

Organization

Team leadership

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent education

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II for the evening shift to process specimens, label and transport them for testing. The role includes data entry in the Laboratory Information System and clerical tasks such as answering phones.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of related experience and may perform phlebotomy and other section-specific duties as needed, acting as a preceptor to staff.