Laboratory Assistant

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Laboratory Assistant, supporting essential laboratory functions including phlebotomy and specimen processing. This full-time role offers an opportunity to make a difference in patient care while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Ideal for dedicated individuals seeking entry-level healthcare opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Qualifications

• Preferred phlebotomy experience.
• Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collections.
• Process and transport specimens.
• Assist in microbiology and histology tasks.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program

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Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Laboratory Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

St. David's Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Laboratory Assistant where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Laboratory Assistant, you will perform various functions in the laboratory of a technical or clerical nature. You will be responsible for phlebotomy, specimen processing, specimen plating in microbiology, histology assistance, preparing specimens for referral to other laboratories, and reporting and document filing.

• You will perform venipuncture and capillary collection appropriate to specific age groups
• You will collect, process, and transport specimens
• You will identify proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test type
• You will ensure positive identification of each patient and respective samples
• You will keep collection trays and outpatient collection area neat and well stocked
• You will perform specimen processing for various sub departments
• You will assist, as necessary, in microbiology, including plating cultures, setting up antigen detection assays, quality control, and maintenance checks
• You will assist, as necessary, in histology, including performing basic procedures, performing routine maintenance, and assisting in tracking specimens
• You will answer phones, relay messages, and transfer patient test results
• You will distribute reports to Health Information Management, physicians, and clients
• You will maintain records of standing orders for outpatients
  
  

What qualifications you will need:

Experience

• Previous phlebotomy experience – preferred
  
  

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program – preferred
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification – preferred
  
  

St. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.

St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Laboratory Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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