Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center·Houston, Texas
The Lab Assistant is responsible for collecting, preparing, and processing various patient specimens for diagnostic testing. They manage department workflow, handle send-out testing to external laboratories, and ensure positive patient identification.
Where You’ll Work Baylor St.
Luke’s Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center.
A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St.
Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more.
The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.
Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians.
The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.
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.Every day you will utilize your expertise and our advanced technology to precisely collect, prepare, and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various diagnostic tests.
To be successful in this role, you will possess a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and maintain an eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions.
Establishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
Takes responsibility for the department workflow, assists all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency.
Creates an atmosphere by manner, work and deed that fosters teamwork and collaboration.
Processes specimen into the lab, organized for department distribution.
Moves processed samples quickly to laboratory departments for testing.
Handles Laboratory Send-out testing.
Processes, organizes, packing lists and packaging for testing sent to external laboratories according to procedures.
Uses good judgment when problem solving and requests help when needed.
Job Requirements Required High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or High School GED General Studies, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days Preferred Certificate Other Lab Assistant Program 6 months experience in an acute care facility, upon hire and Certificate Other Phlebotomy program, upon hire
Candidates must be a high school graduate or have a GED and obtain Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 90 days. Preferred qualifications include a Lab Assistant or Phlebotomy program certificate and 6 months of acute care facility experience.
Market context
In Texas, laboratory assistant openings often reflect ongoing demand in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic labs that need reliable specimen handling and support. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for a high school diploma plus either one year of lab experience or formal phlebotomy training, and certification may be required where state law mandates it. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, including insurance options and employee support, before applying.
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