Lab Assistant

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for performing and overseeing various pre-analytical laboratory procedures/processes as assigned.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED, preferred.

Licenses/Certifications: (None)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• One (1) year clinical work experience or graduate of an approved medical trade school program

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs daily lab operations including sample processing, result reporting/distribution, personnel direction (as appropriate), and clerical duties as required to maintain efficient workflow, at a competent level and according to the age/needs of the patient/population served, communicating special circumstances to appropriate personnel.

• May perform waived point of care testing.

• Performs at least 50% of time in other job functions such as supply management, project management, and providing direction and oversight of workflow within assigned area.

• Interacts with hospital personnel, volunteers, physicians and patients as to specimens and orders coming into the Laboratory Services and with sensitivity to their needs.

• Complies with policies, procedures, and initiatives of Laboratory Services, the hospital, and system; understands, communicates and complies with standards and conditions set forth by various governmental and accrediting agencies including TJC, CAP, AABB, CMS, HCFA and CLIA.

• Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction, while promoting safety, cost efficiently and a commitment to the performance improvement process.

• Gains/maintains functional knowledge of system computers and vendor software as required by job assignment.

• Ensures safe care for patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

• Other duties as assigned.