Lab Assistant

Valley Baptist Health System; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Valley Baptist Health System in Harlingen, TX seeks a Laboratory Assistant to perform routine technical and clerical duties, including venipuncture and specimen receipt, distributing specimens and performing simple tests under supervision. Required: High school diploma or equivalent; preferred: completion of a phlebotomy program.

Must be able to collect blood within six weeks of hire; 6 months of lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Completion of a phlebotomy program.
• Experience: Required: Able to perform blood draws independently within six weeks of hire; Preferred: 6 months of laboratory experience.
• Certifications: N/A.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens, labels tubes and specimen containers, collects specimens and performs simple tests under supervision.
• Performs phlebotomy duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy program

Job description

Overview

Valley Baptist - Harlingen Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

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 Laboratory Assistant performs routine technical and clerical functions. Performs venipuncture, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; may perform CLIA waived laboratory tests.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens, labels tubes and specimen containers, collects specimens and performs simple tests under supervision.
• Performs phlebotomist duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience:

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

Certifications:

• N/A

We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!

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