Clinical Laboratory Assistant - Full Time Days

Texas Health Resources; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical

Dental

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Texas Health HEB in Bedford, TX is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant to join our team and support patient care. You will follow lab procedures for specimen collection, labeling, processing, and safety while maintaining quality controls and participating in training.

This full-time role offers 35 hours per week, first shift, with 7 days on/7 days off, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience as a phlebotomist or completion of a semester course in phlebotomy preferred
• 6 months of hospital phlebotomy experience preferred
• PBT (ASCP) – Phlebotomy Technician Upon Hire preferred

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen collection, patient identification and labeling
• Handle, process and label specimens per safety guidelines
• Process specimens and report test results accurately
• Maintain quality control and equipment maintenance
• Support other hospital and laboratory staff to ensure timely patient care
• Participate in orientation and training of students and new staff
• Incorporate infection control measures into daily work practices
• Demonstrate ability to perform specimen processing protocols

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Lab equipment basics

CLIA compliance

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Bring your passion to THR so we are Better + Together!!

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Work location: Texas Health HEB: 1600 Hospital Parkway Bedford, Texas 76022

Work hours: Full Time (35 hours); First Shift; 4:00am – 2:30pm, 7 days on 7 days off

Department Highlights

• Team based environment
• Workplace culture 2nd to none
• Great benefits/ 401k / PTO

Here’s What You Need

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Other – CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
• 6 months experience as a phlebotomist or completion of a semester course in phlebotomy preferred
• 6 months of hospital phlebotomy experience preferred
• PBT (ASCP) – Phlebotomy Technician Upon Hire preferred

What You Will Do

• For those entities performing phlebotomy, employee follows laboratory procedure for specimen collection, patient identification and labeling as appropriate for the age of the patient
• Follows laboratory procedures for handling, and processing in a manner which is appropriate and follows safety guidelines
• Follows laboratory procedures for handling unacceptable specimens
• Follows established laboratory test procedures
• Performs procedures in other areas of the Laboratory as required by hospital entity
• Reports and evaluates test results
• Facilitates workflow process
• Helps other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care
• Processes specimens
• Demonstrates ability to perform specimen processing protocols
• Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees, and observers
• Maintains commitment to profession by attending continuing education sessions. (ex. Web seminars, ASCP seminars, Tarleton and Lab sponsored seminars by industry)
• Quality control guidelines are followed
• Quality control and equipment maintenance
• Incorporates safety/infection control measures into work practices

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health Employee

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights

Since 1973, Texas Health HEB has been a cornerstone of care in the DFW mid-cities. As a 322-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital, we provide high-quality, convenient care to residents of Hurst, Euless, Bedford, and the surrounding communities.

We offer a broad range of specialties, including women's health, perioperative services, heart and vascular care, acute and medical-surgical care, intermediate/step-down care, oncology, behavioral health, and emergency medicine. Additional services include nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, respiratory therapy, and neuroscience care, including neurosurgery and stroke care. In support of medical education, our Internal Medicine Residency Program—launched in 2022—has grown from 20 to 60 residents and will celebrate its first graduating class in 2025.

Texas Health HEB is ANCC Magnet designated, Joint Commission-certified in Chest Pain (PHAC), a Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center. We also provide Level III NICU and Level III Maternal Care services.

Benefits

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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