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Lab Assistant Per Diem - PRMC Clinical Lab
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Pampa, TX, 79065
Job Type : Per Diem
Date Posted : 1 January 2026
Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Pampa Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Located in the center of the Texas Panhandle, Pampa Regional Medical Center is a 25-bed critical-access hospital serving our communities with a full range of surgical and medical services. Pampa Regional Medical Center is certified by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and has been recognized by the Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades for patient safety and was named among the “100 Top Hospitals” by IBM Watson Health in 2018. Pampa Regional offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, urgent care, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.prmctx.com.
Responsibilities
The Laboratory Assistant will follow the guidelines set by CLIA, and the CA Business and Professions Codes (bpc: 1212, 1269). Unlicensed laboratory personnel (“aides”) may not, read, record, result, verify or interpret any laboratory test. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform any test involving the quantitative measurement of specimen or reagent, or perform any mathematical calculation in determining a test result or validity of a test procedure. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform instrument calibration or review quality control results to monitor the performance of the instrument or test procedure. Unlicensed personnel require direct and constant supervision by a CLS or other licensed person identified in bpc: 1269, during the entire time they are assisting in the analytical testing phase.
The Laboratory Assistant: 1) performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties, 2) demonstrates good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner, 3) possesses good communication skills, 4) demonstrates adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory, 5) demonstrates a good working knowledge of phlebotomy and the equipment used in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients, 6) processes pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens, 7) processes specimens for reference laboratory, 8) stocks and orders routine supplies, 9) keeps storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean, 10) processes or places specimens on laboratory instruments in accordance with established policy and procedures, 11) with proper documented training the laboratory assistant may perform, instrument preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, assist in quality control procedures, perform, primary culture inoculations, stain slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media. 11) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director, ie monitor, mail, fax, answer phone, inter departmental deliveries. Etc. 12) Assist in Pathology with training and eval. 13) Runner
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. HS Diploma or Equivalent required
2. Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred
3. State Certified as CPT I or CPT II if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
4. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
Employment Status
Per DiemShift
VariableEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Frequently asked questions
Per diem positions at PRMC offer flexible shifts, ideal for those seeking variable hours in Pampa’s healthcare setting. Unlike full-time roles, you assist the clinical lab team on an as-needed basis, which suits professionals balancing other commitments or exploring medical lab assistant careers without a fixed schedule.
Success as a Lab Per Diem here hinges on strong phlebotomy knowledge, precise specimen handling, and excellent communication for patient interactions. Familiarity with quality control and instrument maintenance under supervision also sets standout lab assistants apart in this Texas panhandle medical environment.
Expect a dynamic workday assisting in specimen processing across pathology, microbiology, and hematology, often juggling clerical duties and lab support. Flexibility and attention to detail are key, as tasks range from sample preparation to supply management, reflecting the diverse clinical lab assistant job description.
Holding a CPT I or II certification where applicable and a current BCLS (AHA) certificate significantly enhances eligibility. Local employers like PRMC value clinical lab experience, so candidates with at least a year in similar roles tend to be preferred for these per diem medical assistant jobs.
This role offers hands-on exposure in a close-knit hospital environment, providing broad experience from specimen handling to assisting in pathology. It’s a great pathway for those aiming to deepen clinical lab skills while contributing to vital healthcare services in a community-focused setting.
Pampa’s smaller population means fewer applicants for per diem lab roles, but local demand for skilled medical lab tech assistants remains steady due to ongoing community healthcare needs. Candidates with certifications and flexible availability tend to have an advantage in this specialized regional job market.
In Pampa, per diem lab assistants generally earn between $17 and $23 per hour depending on experience and certifications. This aligns with regional healthcare pay rates for clinical laboratory assistants, reflecting the specialized skills required and the hospital’s critical-access status.
Prime Healthcare Services emphasizes continuous learning, offering on-site training in specimen processing and instrument maintenance under licensed supervision. Such support helps per diem lab assistants refine technical skills while adhering strictly to clinical and safety standards unique to PRMC’s accredited facility.
Lab Per Diem roles at PRMC in Pampa often involve a wider range of duties due to smaller team sizes, fostering versatile skill development. In contrast, larger urban hospitals may offer more specialized roles but less varied daily tasks, making the PRMC position ideal for broad clinical lab experience in a community hospital.
While per diem roles might lack full benefits, PRMC often provides competitive pay rates, flexible scheduling, and potential access to training resources. This flexibility is valuable for professionals seeking supplemental income or diversified clinical lab experience within Pampa’s healthcare sector.