Lab Assistant II

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and handle routine lab specimens in a fast-paced setting.

The role includes receiving and distributing specimens, performing CLIA-waived tests, and assisting in microbiology processing. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of lab experience or completion of a phlebotomy program; state certification is required where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program.
• Phlebotomy certification as required by state law; ASCP/ANP/ASPT certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and specimen collection.
• Receive and distribute specimens; perform waived laboratory tests as requested.
• Register specimens and assist with billing; support microbiology processing as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training program

Job description

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 waived testing, and assist in microbiology processing and plating specimens, as requested.

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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