Lab Assistant II

Tenet Healthcare; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II for night shifts on a per diem basis. You will perform routine technical and clerical tasks, including specimen registration, receipt, and distribution, and assist with phlebotomy as assigned.

You will oversee Front Office functions during the shift, help maintain supplies, and support training of phlebotomists or students. Strong computer skills and excellent customer service are essential to ensure accurate tests and timely patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Phlebotomy Program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs venous and capillary phlebotomy.
• Maintains specimen integrity and labeling protocols.
• Processes specimens for analyses in accordance with policies.
• Tests specimens under supervision and reports results.
• Inputs and retrieves data from the laboratory computer system.
• Performs basic clerical functions.
• Assists with stocking and maintaining laboratory supplies.
• Assists training phlebotomists or students.
• Maintains a safe environment.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Clerical skills

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Phlebotomy Program (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory computer system

Job description

Job Shift: Nights

Job Type: Per Diem

The Laboratory Assistant II 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. Oversees Front Office functions and ensures appropriate response to all phlebotomy requests during assigned shift. Assists in organization and storage of all Laboratory phlebotomy and office consumables. Performs and fulfills all HICS (Hospital Incident Command System) responsibilities as directed and needed by the facility in times of emergency/disaster.

• Performs venous and capillary phlebotomy.
• Maintains specimen integrity and follows proper labeling protocols for specimens tubes/containers
• Processes blood and other body fluids for various analyses to be performed by either BHS or reference laboratories.
• Tests specimens, under general supervision, for clinical studies in accordance with established BHS policies and procedures
• Reports lab results accurately and responsively, recognizing abnormal or unexpected results, errors and problems with patient tests.
• Inputs and retrieves data from the laboratory computer system
• Performs basic clerical functions
• Assists in stocking and maintaining laboratory supply inventory
• Assists with training phlebotomists or laboratory students
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment

EDUCATION:

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Completion of Phlebotomy Program

EXPERIENCE:

• Required: 6 months of clinical experience.
• Preferred: Above plus basic laboratory computer/laboratory information system experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE/REGISTRATION:

• Minimum: Not required
• Preferred: Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy Certification or National Phlebotomy Certification

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Computer knowledge/experience
• Excellent customer service skills