Medical Laboratory Assistant

American Oncology Network•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Assistant performs laboratory testing, quality control, phlebotomy, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting. The position performs manual and automated routine blood tests, prepares specimens for microscopic examination, and operates laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, hematology analyzers, and point-of-care analyzers. The role supports accurate testing, regulatory compliance, equipment readiness, and laboratory documentation.

Requirements

High school education.
At least two years of experience in a laboratory setting.
Critical-thinking, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, planning, time-management, and organizational skills.
Attention to detail and ability to exercise independent judgment.
Interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, and diversity awareness.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material and emotionally charged matters.
Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills; active listening and balanced feedback.
Strong customer focus and ability to collaborate and build positive employee, physician, and community relations.
Ability to manage time, competing priorities, stress, and professional development; self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and remotely as required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Computer skills with laboratory information systems and laboratory instrumentation.

Nice To Haves

National laboratory certification.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze body fluids, including urine and blood.
Perform quality control procedures before patient testing.
Perform routine clinical laboratory tests and technical procedures accurately and precisely, meeting accreditation and regulatory standards.
Follow testing policies, procedures, and quality assurance requirements.
Set up, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment.
Maintain laboratory cleanliness and adequate supplies; place orders with purchasing as needed.
Follow safety guidelines, applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and company and departmental policies and procedures.
Perform duties needed to maintain compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies, including compliance testing.
Protect patient privacy.
Maintain required logs, troubleshoot instrument malfunctions, and contact instrument service companies when necessary.
Submit monthly paperwork to the consultant.
Perform other assigned duties and projects.