Pathology Laboratory Assistant Technical

Pathology Laboratory Assistant

This is a part-time role.

As our Pathology Laboratory Assistant you will interpret provider laboratory request and determine specimen requirements.

Every day you will maintain quality control records and follow protocols to prevent cross contamination between specimens.

The Woodlands Hospital a primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women’s services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries) and surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorders. 

CHI St. Luke’s Health now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health has been serving our community since 1954. We proudly provide a vast array of services that help us keep our community safe and healthy.

• Correctly interprets provider laboratory requests and determines specimen requirements. Correctly labels and identifies patient samples submitted to the pathology lab.
• Records gross descriptions of cytology specimens and selects appropriate specimen preparation methods for the type of specimen received.
• Retrieves specimens, slides and tissue blocks as directed. Responsible for the storage and disposal of specimen slides and blocks.

Required education and experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6 months clinical laboratory experience

Preferred Education:

• Associate Degree in biological or Chemical Science