Medical Laboratory Assistant II (Part Time)

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Assistant II position at Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital is a part-time role with a night shift schedule. This position requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience and a relevant certification such as phlebotomy or medical laboratory assistant.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for courier pick up and delivery to referral labs as necessary.
• Performs various Laboratory Information System functions, filing requisitions, reports, and other pathology materials appropriately.
• Answers the telephone and refers requests for the delivery of results to physician offices appropriately.
• Independently handles resolution of complex problems and issues and notifies management of issue and resolution.
• Serves as an escalation support for less experienced staff.
• Organizes workload, sets priorities, and troubleshoots workflow issues.
• Processes specimens, aliquots, and/or slides/blocks according to procedure for samples tested in the laboratory as well as samples forwarded to referral laboratories.
• Maintains a safe environment within the Laboratory, following all policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials, security and emergency preparedness.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.).
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of related experience required.
• Licenses and Certifications: Required - Relevant certification (e.g., phlebotomy, medical laboratory assistant).

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going evaluations consisting of one or more of the following: skills, competency assessments and/or performance reviews.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
• Strong organizational skills to handle a heavy workload and maintain accuracy.
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include Hospital / Laboratory Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and testing records and other related documents.
• Independently adapts to multiple ongoing priorities including organizing work flow.
• Demonstrates independent judgment and discretion to recognize problems, identify causes and take corrective action.
• Strong training, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.

Benefits

No specific benefits are listed in the provided job posting.

Pay

No specific pay details are provided in the job posting.

Schedule

The Medical Laboratory Assistant II works a night shift schedule, specifically from 10pm – 6:30am, three days a week including every other weekend rotation.

Company Profile

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, Houston Methodist's eighth hospital, opened in the first quarter of 2025 in a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor. It incorporates the most advanced technology available, featuring innovations designed to enhance communication between patients, physicians, staff and families. The facility combines state-of-the-art technology with world-class clinicians, creating an unparalleled experience for patients, employees and physicians.