Laboratory Assistant

About the role

Our Promise To You Joining Texas Health Huguley is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Texas Health Huguley is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Responsibilities

• Perform point of care testing, including associated quality control, maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation, and result reporting.
• Perform support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area, such as answering the telephone, clerical and receptionist duties.
• Process blood and/or blood component handling, storage, shipping, modification, and selection of compatible products using a validated Transfusion Information System.
• Transport hazardous waste from point of generation to designated secure storage area; complete initial and refresher training on proper handling, transport, and PPE use/disposal.
• Collect patient, physician, and test order information to create patient accounts, verifying identification, insurance, credentials, and requirements.
• Perform blood specimen collection, including phlebotomy and skin puncture for all age groups.
• Receive, process, and transport patient specimens, including centrifugation and aliquoting of sample types.
• Aliquot sample types and load preanalytical instruments or deliver them to the testing department.