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Lab aide

UHS·Laredo, Texas

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The Lab Aide is responsible for collecting blood specimens and processing laboratory samples in accordance with hospital policies. They also perform waived and moderately complex testing while maintaining quality control and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services.
  • You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors.
  • There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs.
  • To learn more visit https://www.doctorshosplaredo.com JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for collecting blood specimens from patients of all age groups.
  • Responsible for receiving and processing laboratory specimens in main Lab and Pathologly and determining where lab tests will be performed, in house or sent to reference labs.
  • Responsible for transcription of Pathology results.
  • Responsible for performing waived and non waived moderately complex testing under the on site supervision of the general supervisor.
  • Responsible for reporting results in a timely manner in accordance with Laboratory Policies and Procedures.
  • Performs duties which may require both technical and professional judgment.
  • Participates in Department’s Quality Control, Quality Assurance, maintenance and safety programs.
  • Maintains parts, reagents and supplies in areas assigned.
  • May be required to evaluate new methods, participate in teaching, continuing education, and other organizational activities.
  • Performs any and all related duties under the supervision of a Medical Technologist.
  • This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.
  • Benefit Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off Excellent Benefit Packages 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Tuition Reimbursement Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
  • HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com.
  • About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.
  • During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
  • Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S.
  • States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Mariana Lopez, Recruiter at 956-523-2027.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

High school graduate or equivalent, phlebotomist or medical assistant, BLS Required Knowledge of medical terminology, pathology, anatomy and physiology. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Requirements

Candidates must be a high school graduate or equivalent and possess certification as a phlebotomist or medical assistant. Knowledge of medical terminology, pathology, anatomy, and physiology, along with a BLS certification, is required.

  • high school
  • Phlebotomy
  • BLS
  • Pathology
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Quality control
  • Quality assurance
  • Medical terminology
  • Specimen collection
  • Laboratory processing
  • Laboratory safety
  • Data transcription

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Career development opportunities
  • Discounted stock plan
  • HealthStream online learning

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Laredo, Texas
Posted
Apr 29, 2026
Closes
Apr 29, 2027
Application
Employer website
UH

Hiring organization

UHS

Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is...

Salary listed on 16 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Texas lab aide roles need clinical basics

In Texas, lab aide roles often draw steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic settings that rely on accurate specimen handling and patient support. These positions are competitive because employers typically want a high school diploma or equivalent, phlebotomy or medical assistant certification, BLS, and working knowledge of medical terminology, pathology, anatomy, and physiology. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification dates and prepare examples of safe, detail-oriented lab work before applying.

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