Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant – Phlebotomy & Lab Support

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist in Houston, TX is seeking a PRN Medical Laboratory Assistant II to support day, evening and night shifts across weekdays and weekends based on staffing needs. The role involves processing, labeling and transporting specimens for testing, with advanced duties such as phlebotomy and data entry in the Laboratory Information System.

Minimum 3 years of related experience and a High School diploma are required; relevant lab certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience required.
• High School diploma or equivalent education required.
• Relevant certification (e.g., phlebotomy, medical laboratory assistant) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for courier pickup and delivery to referral lab as necessary.
• Answers telephone and refers requests for delivery of results to physician offices.
• Operates Hospital/Laboratory Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient/testing records.
• Organizes workload, sets priorities, and troubleshoots workflow issues.

Job description

Houston Methodist in Houston, TX is seeking a PRN Medical Laboratory Assistant II to support day, evening and night shifts across weekdays and weekends based on staffing needs. The role involves processing, labeling and transporting specimens for testing, with advanced duties such as phlebotomy and data entry in the Laboratory Information System.

Minimum 3 years of related experience and a High School diploma are required; relevant lab certifications are preferred.