Laboratory Assistant

Heart Hospital of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

401(k) Plan with employer match

Tuition assistance and education support

Life insurance and identity theft protection

Job summary

Heart Hospital of Austin is seeking a Laboratory Assistant who will be responsible for performing various tasks in the laboratory, including venipuncture, specimen collection, and processing. You will ensure positive patient identification and proper specimen handling, while also assisting in microbiology and histology procedures.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of phlebotomy experience and a high school diploma or GED. Formal phlebotomy training is preferred. A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement resources, is offered.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience performing hospital phlebotomy.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Preferred formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collection.
• Collect, process, and transport specimens.
• Identify proper tubes, containers, and storage temperature for tests.
• Ensure positive identification of patients and samples.
• Maintain neat and stocked collection trays.
• Assist in microbiology and histology procedures.
• Answer phones and relay messages.
• Distribute reports and maintain standing orders.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Attention to detail

Education

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program

Job description

Job Summary

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

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 in microbiology, including plating cultures, setting up antigen detection assays, quality control, and maintenance checks.
• You will assist 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

• 1 year of experience performing hospital phlebotomy (if primary responsibility is phlebotomy).
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program – preferred.

Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.