Laboratory Assistant

CommonSpirit Health • Bryan, TX

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About The Position

As a Laboratory Assistant, you support diagnostic testing by collecting, preparing, and processing patient specimens, including blood, urine, and tissue. The role requires a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures, careful attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. You help maintain efficient department workflow, communicate with coworkers and other hospital departments, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. The position is with St. Joseph Health, which serves communities in and around the Brazos Valley and is an integrated healthcare system with hospital, provider, and ambulatory clinic services.

Requirements

• High school graduate with general studies, or high school GED with general studies, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Practice positive patient identification in all job functions.
• Interact courteously with patients and coworkers, demonstrating HumanKindness.
• Maintain effective communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
• Support department workflow and efficiency by assisting team members.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration through professional conduct and work practices.
• Process specimens into the laboratory and organize them for distribution to departments.
• Move processed samples promptly to laboratory departments for testing.
• Handle laboratory send-out testing.
• Organize packing lists and package tests sent to external laboratories according to procedures.
• Use sound judgment to solve problems and request assistance when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED