Laboratory Technician Assistant | Full Time

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician Assistant works under the supervision of the Specimen Control Coordinator, Section Supervisor, or Director. The role receives and distributes specimens delivered directly to Specimen Control or via pneumatic tube, performs routine urinalysis except microscopy, and prepares specimens for dispatch to reference laboratories. The assistant also performs and documents designated Specimen Control quality control and preventive maintenance procedures and supports pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory processes.

The position is at Singing River Gulfport Hospital and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 3:00 AM to 11:30 AM, with rotating weekends and holidays. The assistant must be able to adapt to schedule changes based on hospital needs. The work includes frequent movement around the office and facility, possible travel to another facility within the SRHS service area, repetitive computer and hand motions, and exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues that may carry infectious disease. The role requires attention to detail, communication and decision-making skills, the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, and professional customer service. This description may not include every responsibility, and management may assign other or different tasks.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be able to work assigned schedules, with possible changes to days off, shifts, or weekends according to hospital needs.
• Demonstrated mental faculties, assessment, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to receive and provide information in person and by telephone.
• Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask in complex situations.
• Ability to maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships.
• Superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Proficient computer skills, including keyboard proficiency, and ability to use office technology such as telephone and fax, as well as MS Outlook and Word.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
• Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including frequent movement, repetitive hand and wrist motions, close visual work, and remaining active for extended periods.
• Ability to perceive normal speaking-level sounds and make fine auditory distinctions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a laboratory setting.
• Clerical experience.
• Medical terminology experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive and distribute specimens brought directly to Specimen Control or delivered via pneumatic tube.
• Perform routine urinalysis, excluding microscopy.
• Prepare specimens for dispatch to reference laboratories.
• Perform and document designated Specimen Control quality control procedures.
• Perform and document designated preventive maintenance procedures.
• Assist with pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory processes.

What This Job Offers

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