Laboratory Assistant

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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

• Possess a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and maintain an eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Practice positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
• Practice HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co‑worker interactions.
• Establish and maintain good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
• Take responsibility for department workflow and assist all team members to maintain workflow and efficiency.
• Create an atmosphere that fosters teamwork and collaboration.
• Process specimens into the lab, organized for department distribution.
• Move processed samples quickly to laboratory departments for testing.
• Handle laboratory send‑out testing.
• Process, organize, create packing lists, and package specimens for testing sent to external laboratories according to procedures.
• Use good judgment when problem‑solving and request help when needed.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or High School GED General Studies, upon hire
• Basic Life Support – CPR, within 90 days
• Preferred: Certificate – Other Lab Assistant Program (6 months experience in an acute care facility, upon hire)
• Preferred: Certificate – Other Phlebotomy program, upon hire

Where You’ll Work

St. Luke’s Health – Memorial Lufkin is a 279‑bed facility and member of CommonSpirit Health, a national nonprofit health system. Serving East Texas, St. Luke’s 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. It is the area’s 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, the facility offers compassionate, comprehensive health care, including off‑campus rehab and outpatient services. In addition to a large emergency department, there are 32 private rooms, dedicated imaging and OBGYN, wound care, infusion, and lab services.

Pay Range

$16.06 – $22.69 per hour