Laboratory Assistant

CommonSpirit Health•Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

As a Laboratory Assistant at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, you will help prepare patient specimens for diagnostic testing. You will collect, prepare, and process specimens such as blood, urine, and tissue, using laboratory procedures and technology. The role requires careful attention to detail, a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures, and a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. You will support department workflow, communicate with colleagues and other hospital departments, and interact with patients and coworkers courteously.

Requirements

High school graduate with General Studies, or high school GED with General Studies.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Certificate from another Laboratory Assistant program.
Six months of experience in an acute care facility.
Certificate from a phlebotomy program.

Responsibilities

Practice positive patient identification at all times and in all job functions.
Interact with patients and coworkers with courtesy and HumanKindness.
Establish and maintain good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
Take responsibility for department workflow and assist team members in maintaining workflow and efficiency.
Foster teamwork and collaboration through conduct and work.
Process specimens into the laboratory and organize them for department distribution.
Move processed samples promptly to laboratory departments for testing.
Handle laboratory send-out testing.
Process and organize packing lists and package testing sent to external laboratories according to procedures.
Use good judgment when problem-solving and request help when needed.