Lab Assistant II

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; San Antonio (TX); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

HSAs/FSAs

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Voluntary benefits incl. pet, legal, A

Zusammenfassung

Westover Hills Baptist Hospital is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant II - Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, specimen handling, and basic lab tasks in a fast-paced hospital setting in San Antonio, TX. You will support microbiology processing and ensure accurate labeling and data entry in the laboratory information system.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with phlebotomy training and/or 1 year of clinical lab experience preferred.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of phlebotomy training program preferred.
• At least 1 year of clinical laboratory experience or completion of formal phlebotomy training.

Aufgaben

• Perform venous and capillary phlebotomy.
• Label tubes and ensure specimen integrity and proper reception.
• Process and prepare specimens for analysis and lab information systems.
• Assist in microbiology processing and culture plating as assigned.
• Operate basic lab equipment and maintain a safe work environment.

Kenntnisse

Phlebotomy

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training program

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Westover Hills Baptist Hospital 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 Westover Hills Baptist Hospital, 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

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant II - Phlebotomist performs routine technical and clerical functions to include specimen registration and billing. The CLA II performs venipuncture - capillary puncture as assigned; labels tubes and specimen containers, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens. The lab assistant II - phlebotomist performs CLIA waived laboratory tests as requested. Will assist in microbiology processing and plating specimens, as requested and completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Responsibilities

General Functions:

• 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
• Addresses patient population-specific needs obtaining blood specimens for all age groups served.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment, computers and medical software
• Assists in Microbiology processing and plating specimens as requested.
• Uses, maintains and cleans laboratory equipment and uses protective equipment to protect from Exposure to chemical, radiation and infectious hazards.
• Is knowledgeable of emergency procedures.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Completion of a Phlebotomy program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: One year of clinical laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience preferred.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar.

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Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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