Lab Assistant Certified / Phlebotomist - Outpatient Lab

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX seeks a laboratory associate to accurately evaluate specimen orders, enter clinical data, and operate automated/semi-automated equipment per SOPs. The role involves maintaining supplies, documenting processing logs, and ensuring safety and compliance across the laboratory environment.

The ideal candidate has phlebotomy training or experience, 1 year of clinical lab exposure, and preferred AS degree.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy training or experience required
• 1 year of clinical laboratory experience or time to complete certification preferred
• Associate of Science Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders
• Accurately document information such as processing logs, quality control, and labeling of reagents
• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains laboratory equipment and glassware
• Maintains and distributes laboratory supplies
• Packages laboratory biohazard waste for disposal following established standards and practices
• Maintains laboratory coat supply
• Orders, receives, stocks, ships and tracks equipment and supplies
• Ensures equipment is functioning correctly or schedules repairs/replacements
• Tracks equipment calibrations and preventative maintenance
• Maintains inventory of consumables and reagents
• Assists in arranging disposal of biohazard and chemical waste; enforces safety policies
• Assists in enforcing safety around PPEs
• Follows protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and use of hazardous materials

Job description

Summary

Accurately evaluates specimen orders and enter clinical data/information into a variety of computer systems (i.e. order entry, patient demographics and/or results). Identifies any missing or invalid data entry information and take the appropriate action to correct. Operates automated and semi-automated equipment according to standard operating procedures. Effectively communicate supply deficiencies to appropriate personnel, including deficiencies related to specimens, paperwork, database information, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Accurately document information as required, including processing logs, quality control, and labeling of reagents.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains laboratory equipment and glassware.
• Maintains and distributes laboratory supplies.
• Packages laboratory biohazard waste for disposal following established standards and practices.
• Maintains laboratory coat supply
• Orders, receives, stocks, ships and tracks laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Ensuring all equipment is functioning correctly or scheduling equipment repair or replacement.
• Tracks equipment calibrations and preventative maintenance.
• Maintains inventory of all consumables and reagents.
• Assists in arranging the disposal of biohazard and chemical waste.Assists with the enforcement of all laboratory policies and procedures.
• Assists in enforcing safety around PPEs (personal protective equipment’s)
• Follows established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

• Associate of Science Degree preferred
• Basic knowledge in the areas of microbiology, immunology or molecular biology and biochemistry as related to infectious diseases required

Experience

• Phlebotomy training or experience is required
• 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting or length of time to complete certification program preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• One of the following national certification/registrations is required:
• Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) by ASCP
• Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) by AMT
• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) by ASCP
• Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) by AMT
• Certified Phlebotomy Technologist (CPT) by NPA
• State license is required to practice in Louisiana:
• CLS - Laboratory Assistant by LSBME

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule

M-F Days

Work Type

Full Time