Lab Assistant

Tenet Healthcare; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform routine technical and clerical laboratory duties, including venipuncture, specimen receipt, distribution and labeling of tubes and containers. Under supervision you will collect specimens, perform simple tests, and support phlebotomy tasks as assigned.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with preferred completion of a phlebotomy program and priority given to candidates who can begin blood draws within six

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; may perform CLIA waived laboratory tests.
• Labels tubes and specimen containers; collects specimens and performs simple tests under supervision.
• Performs phlebotomist duties as assigned.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Clerical tasks

Laboratory support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy program (preferred)

Job description

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

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.

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

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