Lab Assistant II

Tenet Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's Hospitals of Providence - East Campus Hospital in El Paso, TX seeks a Laboratory Assistant II to perform routine phlebotomy and clerical duties. Responsibilities include specimen receipt, distribution, waived testing, and assisting microbiology processing.

1 year lab experience or phlebotomy training preferred; high school diploma required. The role supports patient care in a collaborative lab team, with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy certification when required by state law.
• 1 year laboratory experience or completion of a phlebotomy training program.
• Preference for LIS experience or formal phlebotomy training

Responsibilities

• Perform routine technical and clerical functions including specimen registration and billing.
• Handle specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens.
• Perform phlebotomy duties as assigned.
• Assist in waived testing and microbiology processing as requested.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Clerical work

Venipuncture

Lab testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy program

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Overview

The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus, 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

Job Shift: Rotate

Job Type: Full Time

The Laboratory Assistant II 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
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Organization Description

The Hospitals of Providence have faithfully been serving our community since 1902. Generations of families have chosen our hospitals to be a steward of health in the El Paso community. Our five hospitals include a childrens hospital committed to providing the care patients need, when they need it. Today, the Hospitals of Providence are comprised of our region's most trusted hospitals, each dedicated to meeting our families specific healthcare needs. Join our team!

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