The Medical Laboratory Assistant I hasresponsibility for the processing organizing labeling andtransporting of specimens for laboratory testing.

Duties alsoinclude the input and extraction of data from the LaboratoryInformation System and the performance of clerical tasks such asanswering phones and filing documents.

PEOPLE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Promotes apositive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focusedwork unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimaldepartment results.

Collaborates with all members of the patientcare team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patientcare information and data in a comprehensivemanner.

SERVICE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Prepares specimensfor courier pick up and delivery to referral lab as necessary.Communicates with other laboratory personnel when specimens need tobe transported to otherareas.
• Performs variousLaboratory Information System functions. Files requisitions reportsand other pathology materials appropriately.

Answers the telephoneand refers requests for the delivery of results to physicianofficesappropriately.

Organizesworkload and sets priorities. Keeps work area neat clean and wellstocked. Utilizes all available work time by assisting others andperforming additionaltasks.

QUALITY / SAFETYESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Receivestriages orders labels and transports specimens for laboratorytesting. Processes specimens aliquots and / or slides / blocksaccording to procedure for samples tested in the laboratory as wellas samples forwarded to referral laboratories.

Handles STAT samplesexpeditiously. Assists pathologist and / or other laboratorypersonnel with specimen grossing asneeded.

• Recognizesproblems (such as mislabels incorrect tube type etc.) identifiescauses and takes corrective action to solve basicproblems.
• Operatesautomated instrumentation as applicable at entity following allsafety measures. Performs and documents any processing equipmentmaintenance.
• Maintains asafe environment within the Laboratory following all policies andprocedures for safety hazardous materials security and emergencypreparedness.

FINANCEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adjustswork schedule to accommodate departmental / organizational needs.Appropriately utilizes the time recordingsystem.
• Uses departmentresources / equipment / supplies properly andefficiently.

GROWTH / INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Participates indepartmental projects activities and seeks continuing educationopportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies witha focus on continualdevelopment.

This job description isnot intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also performother reasonably related business / job duties as assigned.

HoustonMethodist reserves the right to revise job duties andresponsibilities as the needarises.

EDUCATION

HighSchool diploma or equivalent education (examples include : GEDverification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completionof postsecondary educationetc.)

WORKEXPERIENCE

Previousexperience in a laboratorypreferred

LICENSES ANDCERTIFICATIONSREQUIRED

N / A

KNOWLEDGESKILLS ANDABILITIES

• Demonstrates theskills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assignedjob determined through ongoing evaluations consisting of one ormore of the following : skills competency assessments and / orperformancereviews
• Exhibits stronginterpersonal and team player skills with all levels of thehealthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer serviceto all patients visitors physicians andcoworkers
• Strongorganizational skills to handle a heavy workload and maintainaccuracy
• Demonstrates aworking knowledge of specimen requirements for testing processingand proper wastedisposing
• Possesses basiccomputer knowledge to operate multiple computer systems to includeOffice software to maintain patient and testing records and otherrelateddocuments
• Sufficientproficiency in speaking reading and writing the English languagenecessary to perform the essential functions of this job especiallywith regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity
• Ability toeffectively communicate with patients physicians family members andcoworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus andapplication of positive languageprinciples

SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS

WORKATTIRE

• Uniform
• Scrubs
• Businessprofessional
• Other (department approved)

ONCALL*

• Notethat employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie.DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selectionbelow.
• On Call*

TRAVEL

Travelspecifications may vary bydepartment

• May requiretravel within the Houston Metropolitan area
• May require travel outside HoustonMetropolitan area

CompanyProfile :

Houston MethodistHospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1hospital in Texas (twoway tie) and one of Americas Best Hospitals.

As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas MedicalCenter and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it hasevolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teachinghospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with acomprehensive residency program.

Two of Houston Methodists primaryacademic affiliates are among the nations leading health careorganizations : Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterianHospital.

Houston Methodist also has affiliations with TexasA&M University and the University of Houston. With 948operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employeesHouston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousandsof patients from around the world.

HoustonMethodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of womenminorities disabled persons andveterans.

Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Equal employmentopportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodistis firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage indiscrimination against or harassment of any person employed orseeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin age disability status as a protected veteran or othercharacteristics protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractorpriority referral Protected Veteransrequested.

Last updated : 2024-05-07