Lab Assistant & Phlebotomy Tech - Impactful Patient Care

Valley Baptist Health System; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Valley Baptist Health System in Harlingen, TX seeks a Laboratory Assistant to perform routine technical and clerical duties, including venipuncture and specimen receipt, distributing specimens and performing simple tests under supervision. Required: High school diploma or equivalent; preferred: completion of a phlebotomy program.

Must be able to collect blood within six weeks of hire; 6 months of lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Completion of a phlebotomy program.
• Experience: Required: Able to perform blood draws independently within six weeks of hire; Preferred: 6 months of laboratory experience.
• Certifications: N/A.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens, labels tubes and specimen containers, collects specimens and performs simple tests under supervision.
• Performs phlebotomy duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy program

Job description

Valley Baptist Health System in Harlingen, TX seeks a Laboratory Assistant to perform routine technical and clerical duties, including venipuncture and specimen receipt, distributing specimens and performing simple tests under supervision. Required: High school diploma or equivalent; preferred: completion of a phlebotomy program.

Must be able to collect blood within six weeks of hire; 6 months of lab experience preferred.