Lab Assistant

Tenet Healthcare; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts (HSAs)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Employee Assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources is seeking a Lab Assistant to support pathology services in a clinical setting. You will prepare solutions, label specimens, and collect samples under supervision, while performing routine lab tasks and assisting pathologists as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma, with phlebotomy training preferred and prior lab exposure. Candidates should be able to draw blood within six weeks and maintain lab equipment as part of daily responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy program preferred.
• Ability to complete blood draws within six weeks of hire.
• Six months of laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare solutions and label tubes and specimen containers.
• Collect specimens and perform simple tests under supervision.
• Operate simple lab equipment under supervision.
• Process anatomic pathology and cytology specimens.
• Obtain blood specimens for all age groups served.
• Assist pathologists as needed and maintain equipment.

Skills

Blood draw proficiency

Laboratory assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy program (preferred)

Tools

Lab equipment operation

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Tenet Physician Resources. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The Lab Assistant prepares solutions, labels tubes and specimen containers, collects specimens, and performs simple tests under supervision. Performs routine technical and clerical functions. May operate simple lab equipment under supervision. Processes anatomic pathology and cytology specimens. Obtains blood specimens for all age groups serviced. Assists pathologists as needed. Uses, maintains, and cleans laboratory equipment and uses p

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Completion of phlebotomy program

Experience:

• Required: Ability to complete blood draws independently within six-weeks of hire
• Preferred: 6 months of laboratory experience

Organization Description

Valley Baptist Physician Network is an organization of medical experts who are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to families in the Rio Grande Valley. Our team offers advanced, compassionate service in a wide range of specialties, treating newborns to seniors and everyone in between.

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