Lab Assistant - Cytology - Per Diem PRN Flexible Schedule

Labcorp • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Per Diem/PRN Lab Assistant to join its Cytology Processing department in Houston, TX! This is a Per Diem/PRN role with a flexible schedule, between Monday-Friday, 3pm-1130pm. Hours will be based on business needs. The Lab Assistant will be responsible for receiving and sorting specimens for the cytology department, processing specimens for Non-Gyn testing and Thin Prep Gyn testing, scanning and/or data entry of specimen and patient information, ensuring lab equipment is working properly and performing minor instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting specimen related issues, replenishing test bench supplies, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, completing record logs and other administrative duties, and following all Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Comfortability with handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

• Current or prior Labcorp experience
• 1 year or more of experience in the healthcare industry, such as a physician's office, clinic or hospital
• 1 year or more of experience in a lab setting
• 1 year or more experince in a cytology lab
• 6 months or more experience with Hologic ThinPrep2000, T5000, Genius Imagers, Tomcats

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort specimens for cytology department
• Process specimens for Non-Gyn testing and Thin Prep Gyn testing
• Scan and/or data entry of specimen and patient information
• Ensure all lab equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance
• Troubleshoot any specimen related issues
• Replenish test bench supplies as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Complete record logs and other administrative duties as requested
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standards

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED