Medical Lab Assistant / MLA

Position Overview

Join our team as an evening shift, PRN, Microbiology Medical Lab Assistant (MLA) in Tulsa, OK. Work at Hillcrest Medical Center – a 656-bed hospital featuring The Alexander Burn Center, The Peggy V. Helmerich Women's Health Center, Kaiser Rehabilitation Center, advanced cancer treatment technology, and the Oklahoma Heart Institute. In this role, you will support laboratory personnel with specimen collection, receiving, processing, testing, quality initiatives, and process improvement. Location: Tulsa, OK Schedule: Evening Shift, PRN.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with specimen collection, receiving, processing, and distribution in compliance with laboratory protocols.
• Ensure specimens are obtained in accordance with laboratory guidelines.
• Communicate pertinent data regarding patients or laboratory samples to the appropriate care provider.
• Follow proper protocols for specimen packaging and transport.
• Perform patient registration, lab test ordering, specimen accessioning, processing, and distribution as per protocol.
• Adhere to proper infection control practices and patient identification procedures.
• Collect and process drug screen specimens as assigned.
• Monitor the phlebotomy draw list and coordinate the dispatch of phlebotomists as needed.
• Perform courier duties as assigned.
• Conduct laboratory tests in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist in preparing laboratory equipment for testing.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and strong customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification from a nationally recognized agency as a phlebotomist upon hire.
• Certification as a medical lab assistant from a nationally recognized agency within 2 years of hire.
• Experience working in a clinical setting.

Benefits & Perks

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We leverage advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.