Laboratory Assistant

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Job summary

St. David's HealthCare in Austin, Texas is seeking a Laboratory Assistant. The role involves performing venipuncture, processing specimens, and ensuring accurate patient sample identification. Candidates with phlebotomy training and certification are preferred.

The position comes with comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) plan matching, employee stock purchase options, and various benefits supporting family and education.

Qualifications

• Previous phlebotomy experience – preferred.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program – preferred.
• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification – preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collection appropriate to specific age groups.
• Collect, process, and transport specimens.
• Identify proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test type.
• Ensure positive identification of each patient and respective samples.
• Keep collection trays and outpatient collection area neat and well stocked.
• Perform specimen processing for various sub departments.
• Assist in microbiology, including plating cultures and quality control checks.
• Assist in histology, including performing basic procedures and routine maintenance.
• Answer phones, relay messages, and transfer patient test results.
• Distribute reports to Health Information Management, physicians, and clients.
• Maintain records of standing orders for outpatients.

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Laboratory Assistant? At St. David's Medical Center, you come first.

Hours

10am-6:30pm Mon-Fri (five 8hr shifts / week). Currently no weekends but could be added on later. Position is a mix between phlebotomy and specimen processing.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Previous phlebotomy experience – preferred.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program – preferred.
• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification – preferred.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.