Certified Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Data Entry (Mon–Fri)

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX seeks a Laboratory Assistant to accurately evaluate specimen orders, enter clinical data into LIS and other systems, and maintain equipment and supplies in a fast-paced lab. Holds an AS degree preferred; phlebotomy training and 1 year of clinical laboratory experience required; certifications such as MLA, CMLA, PBT, RPT, CPT or Louisiana CLS license may be required.

You will follow safety, infection control and quality protocols, document processes, and support

Qualifications

• Associate of Science Degree preferred.
• Basic knowledge in microbiology, immunology or molecular biology and biochemistry as related to infectious diseases.
• Phlebotomy training or experience is required.
• 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting or time to complete certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies.
• Accurately document information as required, including processing logs and quality control.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains laboratory equipment and glassware.
• Maintains and distributes laboratory supplies.
• Packages laboratory biohazard waste for disposal following established standards and practices.
• Maintains laboratory coat supply.
• Orders, receives, stocks, ships and tracks laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Ensuring all equipment is functioning correctly or scheduling equipment repair or replacement.
• Tracks equipment calibrations and preventative maintenance.
• Maintains inventory of all consumables and reagents.
• Assists in arranging the disposal of biohazard and chemical waste.
• Assists with the enforcement of all laboratory policies and procedures.
• Assists in enforcing safety around PPEs.
• Follows established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials.

Skills

Phlebotomy training

Clinical lab experience

Data entry accuracy

Education

Associate of Science Degree preferred

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX seeks a Laboratory Assistant to accurately evaluate specimen orders, enter clinical data into LIS and other systems, and maintain equipment and supplies in a fast-paced lab. Holds an AS degree preferred; phlebotomy training and 1 year of clinical laboratory experience required; certifications such as MLA, CMLA, PBT, RPT, CPT or Louisiana CLS license may be required.

You will follow safety, infection control and quality protocols, document processes, and support