Medical Laboratory Assistant 1

Back Medical Laboratory Assistant 1 St. Dominic Hospital Jackson, MS, United States May 06, 2026 Assistant & Support Laboratory Job Description The Medical Laboratory Assistant 1 is responsible for up-front specimen handling and facilitating the workflow in and out of the laboratory. Assists laboratory personnel with laboratory procedures. May perform some moderate complex tests and support clerical duties. Relies on establish guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision 1.

Productivity:

This will have been satisfactorily performed when…

• All pre analytical specimen handling and facilitating workflow in and out of laboratory is effectively done at all times.
• Non complex laboratory testing is performed as needed.
• Assistance is provided in care and maintenance of laboratory work areas and equipment as requested.
• Appropriate PPE is worn during sample collection and processing to ensure safe work habits and maintains a safe environment for self, co-workers, patients and visitors 100% of the time.

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Quality & Compliance:

This will have been satisfactorily performed when…

• Specimens is accepted and received into the Lab Information System using proper patient identification at all times.
• Specimen requirements for each test are utilized and specimen is evaluated for proper identification and integrity through visual checks and result evaluation at all times.
• Protocols for instrument maintenance, running controls and accepting, verifying and recording q.c. results are effectively utilized at all times.
• Problems and questions outside of own expertise are recognized and referred to appropriate supervisory personnel.

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Other duties as assigned:

This will have been satisfactorily performed when…

• Active participation in committees, department processes and special projects as assigned is provided as requested.
• Other duties as assigned are completed.

Email me jobs like this About St. Dominic Hospital Since 1946, when the Dominican Sisters operated the Jackson Infirmary, to St. Dominic's burgeoning reputation as a premier healthcare organization, the human factor has been a vital part of St. Dominic's mission. Our Christian healing ministry goes hand in hand with the latest medical advancements to produce a level of care that addresses the specific needs of each patient, from the physical to the spiritual. At St. Dominic's, high-tech services are blended with high-touch care to produce the true miracle of healing. We entrust some of the most advanced technology into the hands of highly-skilled and caring physicians, surgeons and healthcare professionals. St. Dominic's commitment to our patients is illustrated through consistently high patient satisfaction scores, ongoing clinical performance initiatives, excellent medical outcomes and national designations and awards. Despite these outward signs of excellence, we choose to focus on the patient, extending a level of compassion, care and service that is unparalleled and uncompromised by changing healthcare trends. Today considered one of the region's most comprehensive hospitals, St. Dominic's boasts outstanding facilities2 offering a variety of programs and services. At the same time, our hospital has maintained its commitment to the healing ministry established by the Dominican Sisters over 60 years ago. We are proud to serve generations of the same family who appreciate our personal touch combined with high quality healthcare. Through these years of growth, change and transition, St. Dominic's has remained true to its mission. We strive to provide compassionate care, to continually improve innovation and performance, serve the community as a faith-based ministry and communicate a Christian message. Awards HealthGrades, the nation's leading independent healthcare ratings organization, recently released their 2009 data. HealthGrades ranked St. Dominic Hospital number one in the state for heart attack care and the fifth safest hospital in the nation for heart attack outcomes. St. Dominic's was also the only hospital in Mississippi to receive a five star rating for heart and stroke. Company Profile