Lab Assistant
About the role
Martin County Hospital District (MCHD) was organized in 1967 and has boundaries coterminous with Martin County, Texas. It is located in the heart of West Texas. Opened in 1949, the hospital was originally located near downtown Stanton. This facility served the community well for many years but was replaced with a state of the art 18 bed facility in 2012. The new facility is located on I20 and has been designated as a Critical Access Hospital.
Mission Statement: Committed to excellence, Martin County Hospital District will provide the highest quality, compassionate care to improve the lives of those we serve.
Vision Statement: Martin County Hospital District strives to ensure the availability and viability of patient-centered primary and specialty care in a rural setting.
Responsibilities
- Process medical laboratory samples for the clinical laboratory scientist to analyze.
- Handle send‑out testing to reference laboratories.
- Follow all CLIA and COLA requirements and regulations.
- Prepare samples.
- Maintain equipment.
- Conduct tests.
- Document results to ensure smooth laboratory operations.
Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Licenses/Certificates: A Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate is not required; must be BLS certified.
- Experience: No experience required, but 1 year preferred.