Lab Assistant II

Tenet Healthcare; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Glendale, AZ is seeking a phlebotomy technician to perform routine venipuncture, specimen receipt, and distribution of lab specimens. You will participate in CLIA‑waived testing and assist in microbiology workflows, while maintaining accurate data entry and timely processing.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of lab experience or completed phlebotomy training, with high school diploma and state-certification where required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 1 year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a phlebotomy training program.
• Certification/Registration: Phlebotomy certification where state law requires.
• Preferred: Associate degree in laboratory or medical-related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and specimen receipt.
• Register specimens and handle billing.
• Distribute laboratory specimens.
• Assist in microbiology processing.
• Perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests as requested.
• Handle multiple tasks in a high-volume setting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Service orientation

Listening skills

Team-work

Operate laboratory equipment

Data entry

Attention to detail

Pre-analytical variables

Lab terminology

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy training program

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Medical software

Laboratory information system

Job description

Position Summary

• Performs routine technical and clerical functions. Performs venipuncture, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; will perform CLIA waived laboratory tests, as requested.
• 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 CLIA waived laboratory tests, as requested.
• Will assist in microbiology processing and plating specimens, as requested.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Skills Required:

• Interpersonal skills to interact in a professional and competent manner using effective listening, verbal and written communications with patients, clients, laboratory colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
• Service orientation actively looking for ways to care through respect, courtesy, empathy and warmth when communicating with patients and clients.
• Aware of response to others by using feedback, listening skills, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Team-work skills contributing to departmental success.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment, computers and medical software.
• Accurate data entry into medical software.
• Attention to detail to verify relevant data and process specimens ensuring appropriate specimens are handled, packaged and shipped to the designated laboratory according to established protocols and specimen integrity.
• Understands the pre-analytical variables that affect laboratory specimens.
• Correct application of laboratory medical terminology and measurements.
• Organizational, planning, and prioritization skills to handle multiple tasks and accomplish work accurately and timely.
• Demonstrates problem solving by taking the appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high volume setting.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience: 1 year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program.
• Certification/Registration: Phlebotomy certification where State law requires

Preferred Requirements:

• Education: Associate degree in the laboratory or medical-related field from an accredited institution
• Experience: Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience.
• Certification/Registration: Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar

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