Lab Assistant II

Valley Baptist Health System; Brownsville (TX); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Valley Baptist Health System in Brownsville is seeking a phlebotomy technician to join our hospital laboratory team. The role involves venipuncture, specimen receipt, and routine CLIA-waived tests, performed under standard procedures.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, phlebotomy training, at least one year of lab experience, and current phlebotomy certification where required. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Completion of a phlebotomy program
• Required: 1 year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program
• Preferred: basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience
• Required: Phlebotomy certification where State law requires
• Preferred: national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar

Responsabilités

• Performs routine technical and clerical functions to include specimen registration and billing.
• Performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens.
• Performs phlebotomy duties as assigned.
• Will perform waived testing, and assist in microbiology processing and plating specimens, as requested.

Connaissances

Phlebotomy

Laboratory experience

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy program completion

Description du poste

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Valley Baptist - Brownsville 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.

Benefits

At Valley Baptist - Brownsville, 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; will perform CLIA waived laboratory tests, as requested.

Responsibilities

Performs routine technical and clerical functions to include specimen registration and billing. Performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens. Performs phlebotomy duties as assigned. Will perform waived testing, and assist in microbiology processing and plating specimens, as requested.

Qualifications

Education

Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Completion of a phlebotomy program

Experience

Required: 1 year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program

Preferred: In addition to above, basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience

Certifications

Required: Phlebotomy certification where State law requires

Preferred: Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar

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!

Employment Practices

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.

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Additional Employment Practices

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.

Additional Education

Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Completion of a phlebotomy program

Additional Experience

Required: 1 year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program

Preferred: In addition to above, basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience

Additional Certifications

Required: Phlebotomy certification where State law requires

Preferred: Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar

Additional Responsibilities

Performs routine technical and clerical functions to include specimen registration and billing. Performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens. Performs phlebotomy duties as assigned. Will perform waived testing, and assist in microbiology processing and plating specimens, as requested.