Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist Fulltime Days

Tenet Healthcare; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lab Assistant to join their team. In this role, you'll perform vital technical and clerical functions, including venipuncture and specimen handling. You'll work in a modern office environment with collaborative teams, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. This position offers competitive pay and benefits tailored to your work assignment, whether full-time or part-time. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

On-Site Cafe

Team Member engagement opportunities

Competitive pay

Benefits based on work assignment

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable of emergency procedures.
• Preferred: Completion of phlebotomy program.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and specimen distribution.
• Processes anatomic pathology and cytology specimens.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and safety protocols.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Laboratory equipment operation

Communication skills

Knowledge of emergency procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of phlebotomy program

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is an acute care hospital serving the communities in and around Sunnyvale, Texas. We strive to make the lives of our patients and their families better at every interaction. Our Team Members live out this passion in their daily roles as we support their career and personal goals.

We are located just minutes east of Dallas and south of Garland / Rowlett on Hwy 80 at Collins Road in Sunnyvale. Many team members live in Forney, Mesquite, Garland, Balch Springs, and Rockwall areas with a short commute.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern Office Setting
• On-Site Cafe' and Coffee Bar (Payroll Deduction available)
• Collaborative Teams
• Team Member engagement opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Benefits provided based on your work assignment (Full-time, Part-time, or PRN)

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Lab Assistant to performs routine technical and clerical functions. Performs venipuncture, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; may perform CLIA waived laboratory tests.

What your day will look like:

• Performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens, labels tubes and specimen containers, collects specimens and performs simple tests under supervision.
• Performs venipuncture, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; may perform CLIA waived laboratory tests.
• Performs phlebotomist duties as assigned.
• Assists pathologists as needed.
• Prepares solutions, labels tubes and specimen containers, collects specimens and performs simple tests under supervision
• Processes anatomic pathology and cytology specimens.
• Obtains blood specimens for all age groups serviced. Uses, maintains and cleans laboratory equipment and uses protective equipment to protect form exposure to chemical, radiation and infectious hazards.
• Must be knowledgeable of emergency procedures.
• Follows standard precautions at all times.
• Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.
• Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, CAP, JCAHO, state and other regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.

Success Factors:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Completion of phlebotomy program
• Ability to complete blood draws independently within six-weeks of hire
• Preferred: 6 months of laboratory experience
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.

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