Laboratory Technician Assistant | Lab - Phlebotomy

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day. With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Shift

• Monday -
• Friday (3:00
• AM - 11:00
• AM) with rotating weekends and holidays
• Location: Singing River Gulfport Hospital

Job Description: Summary

Job Description

Position Overview: Under the supervision of the Specimen Control Coordinator, Section Supervisor, or Director, the Technician Assistant receives and distributes those specimens that are brought directly to the Specimen Control area or those that arrive via pneumatic tube. He/She performs routine urinalysis (with the exception of microscopy); prepares specimens for dispatch to reference laboratories; and performs Quality Control and preventive maintenance procedures designated for Specimen Control, with documentation of same; and assists in pre-analytical and post-analytical Laboratory processes. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent required.

License

• N/A
• Certifications:
• N/A
• Experience: Experience in a laboratory setting preferred. Clerical and medical terminology experience preferred.
• Reports to: Director of Laboratory; Section Supervisors; Medical Technologists;
• Medical
• Technicians
• Supervises:
• None
• Physical
• Demands:
• Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease.