Clinical Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

Methodist Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision benefits

401(k) match with company contribution

Stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Paid time off & family leave

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak seeks a Clinical Lab Assistant to support specimen processing, basic testing, and instrument setup in a fast-paced hospital lab. The role includes QA data collection, clerical duties, and potential phlebotomy or waived testing as assigned.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, phlebotomy training, and 1 year of lab experience or related coursework. The hospital emphasizes high-tech, patient-centered care with a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred; graduate of a phlebotomy program required.
• One year experience in a medical lab or biology coursework if phlebotomy not completed.
• Basic computer keyboarding skills (6 months preferred).

Responsibilities

• Process specimens, prepare slides and perform routine tests for diagnosis.
• Set up instruments and perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Perform basic quality control and collect QA data.
• Answer phones, relay verified results, and handle filing and data entry.
• May perform phlebotomy, point-of-care, and waived testing as designated.
• Work in accordance with laboratory regulatory standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Quality control

Data entry

Phone communication

Education

High School or GED

Phlebotomy certification preferred

Phlebotomy Course graduate required

1 year medical lab experience or biology coursework

6 months computer keyboarding

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak seeks a Clinical Lab Assistant to support specimen processing, basic testing, and instrument setup in a fast-paced hospital lab. The role includes QA data collection, clerical duties, and potential phlebotomy or waived testing as assigned.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, phlebotomy training, and 1 year of lab experience or related coursework. The hospital emphasizes high-tech, patient-centered care with a strong team culture.