Pre-Analytic Specialist, Evening Shift
Medical Pathology Associates·Houston, Texas
Medical Pathology Associates·Houston, Texas
The specialist is responsible for receiving, accessioning, and tracking incoming diagnostic specimens using lab information systems. They also maintain lab supplies and ensure a clean, organized workspace following safety standards.
The Pre-Analytic Associate performs pre-analytical and post-analytical work to set up incoming specimens and support ongoing diagnostic testing specimen handling. This includes materials shared with other laboratory facilities. Their attention to detail, organization and accuracy as well as speed of work are key components as they impact every sample entering the lab.
00 pm - 11:30 pm.
1. Receive, accession, and track incoming samples using the lab information system, Microsoft office programs and other manual methods. 2. Set up materials for techs to support material production including cassettes, slides, processing send-outs, returned send-outs, and other procedures as needed. 3. Has a strong working knowledge of basic computing programs (PC) as well as the lab information system (LIS) to manage workflow, document issues, look up cases and other routine inquiries. Able to follow a procedure to accession and perform other less frequent tasks on a PC and LIS. 4. Maintain supplies for accession and lab areas. 5. Support additional work including QA/QC, projects, and process evaluation 6. Maintain a clean, organized space using blood borne pathogen standards for personal protective equipment and work areas. 7. Manage issues as they arise. Communicate with other staff to assure patient care and the safety of patients and staff. 8. Performing Quality Control using printed reports to check accuracy of data, making corrections. 9. Scanning, uploading, and logging information into various information systems and electronic storage locations. 10. Coordinating with front office and laboratory staff to effectively handle workload and resolve issues. 11. Communicating with clients to obtain additional information. 12. Other duties and tasks as assigned
High School diploma or GED required. Associates degree or higher in science or health-related field is preferred. Medical terminology or Medical Assistance certification preferred. Two years in specimen handling or other front medical office field requiring charting or accessioning is preferred.
A high school diploma or GED is required, while an associate degree in science or health and medical certifications are preferred. Two years of experience in specimen handling or medical office charting is desired.
Market context
In Texas, pre-analytic specialist roles are commonly tied to steady lab and hospital operations, with evening shifts often supporting specimen intake, labeling, and routing after daytime volumes. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with hands-on specimen handling or medical office charting experience, plus science or health credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and tailor your application to highlight accuracy, shift availability, and relevant workflow experience.
