Clinical Lab Assistant - Phlebotomy & Microbiology Support

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work and disability

Job summary

St. Davids North Austin Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform a range of laboratory tasks including phlebotomy, specimen processing, and clerical duties.

The role requires patient‑focused collection, accurate labeling, and adherence to safety protocols within a hospital laboratory setting. Responsibilities include assisting microbiology and histology departments, processing specimens, handling test results, and coordinating report distribution to physicians and Health

Qualifications

• 1 year of hospital phlebotomy experience.
• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program – preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collection appropriate to patient age.
• Collect, process, and transport specimens.
• Assist in microbiology including plating cultures and quality checks.
• Assist in histology with basic procedures and specimen tracking.
• Answer phones, relay messages, and transfer test results.
• Distribute reports to Health Information Management, physicians, and clients.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal phlebotomy training (preferred)

Job description

St. Davids North Austin Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform a range of laboratory tasks including phlebotomy, specimen processing, and clerical duties.

The role requires patient‑focused collection, accurate labeling, and adherence to safety protocols within a hospital laboratory setting. Responsibilities include assisting microbiology and histology departments, processing specimens, handling test results, and coordinating report distribution to physicians and Health