Laboratory Assistant II - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Laboratory Assistant II supports the patient care process by ensuring laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored. The role involves recognizing when corrective action is needed and implementing effective solutions, while championing safety, compliance, and quality control in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and personal protective equipment requirements. The position is based in Dallas, Texas, and is full-time, benefit-eligible, with a Tuesday through Saturday schedule from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The role has routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees receive training on reasonable safeguards and must maintain strict confidentiality, follow applicable privacy and security standards, and access PHI only as required to fulfill job duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous training or experience in specimen collection or processing.
- Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of related experience in a clinical laboratory, data entry, or production.
Responsibilities
- Process, prepare, route, and store laboratory specimens properly.
- Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions.
- Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.
- Maintain the confidentiality and security of Protected Health Information, accessing it only when required to fulfill job duties.
Benefits
- Free laboratory services for employees and their dependents.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
