Lab Assistant

Valley Baptist Health System; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development

Continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Disability insurance

Elder & childcare assistance

Job summary

Valley Baptist Health System in Harlingen, TX seeks a Phlebotomist to perform routine venipuncture, specimen receipt, and distribution of laboratory specimens. You will label tubes and collectors and collect specimens as assigned, supporting CLIA-waived tests when applicable.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred phlebotomy program completion and 6 months of lab experience. Join a mission-driven team devoted to patient care.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Completion of a phlebotomy program.
• Experience: Ability to complete blood draws independently within six-weeks of hire.
• Preferred: 6 months of laboratory experience.
• Certification(s): Not applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens, labels tubes and specimen containers, and collects specimens.
• Performs phlebotomist duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Blood draws

Laboratory skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy program (preferred)

Tools

CLIA waived tests

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career with Valley Baptist - Harlingen hospital. 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 Valley Baptist - Harlingen, 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

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, and collects specimens. 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

Certification(s):

• Not applicable

Organization Description

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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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Certification(s):

• Not applicable

• Performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens, labels tubes and specimen containers, and collects specimens. Performs phlebotomist duties as assigned.