Supp Laboratory Assistant

Memorial Hermann Health System•Cypress Hospital, TX

About The Position

At Memorial Hermann, the role contributes to the organization’s goal of delivering high-quality, efficient care and exceptional experiences for the community. The position performs and oversees assigned pre-analytical laboratory procedures and processes. The Laboratory Assistant supports daily laboratory operations, including sample processing, result reporting and distribution, clerical duties, and, as appropriate, personnel direction. The role may perform waived point-of-care testing and spends at least 50% of its time in other job functions, such as supply management, project management, and providing workflow direction and oversight within the assigned area. The position interacts with hospital personnel, volunteers, physicians, and patients regarding laboratory specimens and orders.

Requirements

One year of clinical work experience or graduation from an approved medical trade school program.
High school diploma or GED preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Perform and oversee assigned pre-analytical laboratory procedures and processes.
Perform daily laboratory operations, including sample processing, result reporting and distribution, personnel direction as appropriate, and clerical duties to maintain efficient workflow.
Communicate special circumstances to appropriate personnel.
Perform waived point-of-care testing when applicable.
Perform other job functions for at least 50% of the time, such as supply management, project management, and workflow direction and oversight within the assigned area.
Interact with hospital personnel, volunteers, physicians, and patients regarding specimens and orders entering Laboratory Services, with sensitivity to their needs.
Comply with Laboratory Services, hospital, and system policies, procedures, and initiatives, and with applicable governmental and accrediting standards and conditions.
Promote quality patient care and customer satisfaction while supporting safety, cost efficiency, and performance improvement.
Gain and maintain functional knowledge of system computers and vendor software required for the job assignment.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors, and adhere to organizational standards for time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service within budget specifications.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements, support department goals, and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Provide safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.