Lab Assistant III

Sinai-Grace Hospital; San Antonio (TX); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development & education

Health savings accounts & FSA

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

Pet, legal, accident, critical illness

Long term care & elder/childcare

Auto & home insurance

Zusammenfassung

Baptist Health System is hiring a Lab Assistant III to perform venous/capillary phlebotomy, specimen handling, and laboratory testing in a fast-paced environment. The role supports pathologists and histology staff while ensuring quality control and accurate data entry.

Candidates should have a High School diploma, 3 years of lab experience or formal phlebotomy training, and appropriate certifications. The department emphasizes teamwork and ongoing professional development within a faith-based

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in laboratory/medical field preferred.
• Three years of laboratory experience or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program required.
• Phlebotomy certification as required by state law.

Aufgaben

• Performs venous and capillary phlebotomy.
• Maintains specimen integrity and proper labeling.
• Processes blood and body fluids for analyses.
• Tests specimens under supervision per policy.
• Reports results accurately and promptly and flags abnormal results.
• Inputs data into laboratory computer system.
• Performs basic clerical tasks and stocking of supplies.
• Assists in training phlebotomists or students.

Kenntnisse

Phlebotomy

Lab techniques

Data entry

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Associate degree in lab/medical field

Tools

Laboratory Information System

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.

• 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 Lab Assistant III performs blood specimen collection, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; will perform CLIA waived laboratory tests, as requested. Will process anatomic pathology and cytology specimens as requested. Assists pathologist and histology techs as needed. Will supervise or lead lab assistant I and II positions, as requested. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• 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 in writing of procedures as necessary
• Assists with training phlebotomists or laboratory students

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associates degree in laboratory or medical field from an accredited institution.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Three years of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program.

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

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Phlebotomy Certification where state law requires

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

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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