Lab Assistant – Phlebotomy & Specimen Care

Valley Baptist Health System; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development

Continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Disability insurance

Elder & childcare assistance

Job summary

Valley Baptist Health System in Harlingen, TX seeks a Phlebotomist to perform routine venipuncture, specimen receipt, and distribution of laboratory specimens. You will label tubes and collectors and collect specimens as assigned, supporting CLIA-waived tests when applicable.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred phlebotomy program completion and 6 months of lab experience. Join a mission-driven team devoted to patient care.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Completion of a phlebotomy program.
• Experience: Ability to complete blood draws independently within six-weeks of hire.
• Preferred: 6 months of laboratory experience.
• Certification(s): Not applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens, labels tubes and specimen containers, and collects specimens.
• Performs phlebotomist duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Blood draws

Laboratory skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy program (preferred)

Tools

CLIA waived tests

Job description

Valley Baptist Health System in Harlingen, TX seeks a Phlebotomist to perform routine venipuncture, specimen receipt, and distribution of laboratory specimens. You will label tubes and collectors and collect specimens as assigned, supporting CLIA-waived tests when applicable.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred phlebotomy program completion and 6 months of lab experience. Join a mission-driven team devoted to patient care.