Laboratory Assistant

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

St. David's HealthCare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for part-time opportunities. The successful candidate will perform critical lab functions including phlebotomy, specimen processing, and ensuring accurate identification of patient samples. This role promises a rewarding work environment within a committed team dedicated to excellent patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching contribution

Education assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Previous phlebotomy experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform various functions in the laboratory, including phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Ensure positive identification of patients and respective samples.
• Maintain records of standing orders for outpatients.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen Collection

Patient Interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program

Job description

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Description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN 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 South Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

St. David's South Austin 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 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.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover 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)
  
  

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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 South Austin Medical Center, which is part of St. David's HealthCare. We are a 368-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties. Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the area's only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and orthopedic programs; full-service maternity and newborn care; and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop. St. David's South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. We offer advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and urology. It was one of the first hospitals in Central Texas to combine the use of CT imaging and robotics to detect early stage lung cancer.

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 review all applications. 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

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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