Laboratory Assistant

As a Lab Assistant you will play a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries.

Every day you will utilize your expertise and our advanced technology to precisely collect prepare and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood urine tissue etc.) for various diagnostic tests.

To be successful in this role you will possess a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and maintain an eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• Practices positive patient identification at all times in all job functions.
• Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions. Establishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
• Takes responsibility for the department workflow assists all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency. Creates an atmosphere by manner work and deed that fosters teamwork and collaboration.
• Processes specimen into the lab organized for department distribution. Moves processed samples quickly to laboratory departments for testing.
• Handles Laboratory Send-out testing. Processes organizes packing lists and packaging for testing sent to external laboratories according to procedures.
• Uses good judgment when problem solving and requests help when needed.

• High School Graduate General Studies upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR within 90 Days

Preferred

• Certificate Other Lab Assistant Program 6 months experience in an acute care facility upon hire and
• Certificate Other Phlebotomy program upon hire

St. Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin is a 279 bed facility and member of CommonSpirit Health a national nonprofit health system. Serving East Texas St. Lukes Health-Memorial Lufkin provides more than a quarter of a million patient services annually and contributes millions of dollars in local charity care and community support. Were the areas first Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center with board-certified neurologists and neurosurgeons offering full-spectrum stroke care. Nationally recognized as a HealthCare Center of Excellence St. Lukes Health-Memorial Lufkin offers compassionate comprehensive health care including off-campus rehab and outpatient facilities and addition to its large emergency department there are 32 private rooms dedicated imaging and OBGYN wound care infusion and lab services.