Laboratory Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant at St. Luke’s Health - Memorial Hospital in Livingston, TX. The role involves specimen processing, blood collection, and clerical duties within the lab. Candidates are expected to have a high school diploma or equivalent, with BLS certification preferred. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, fostering teamwork and positive patient interactions.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance for career growth

Matching Retirement Programs

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Preferred lab assistant and phlebotomy program certifications.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens and manage department workflow.
• Perform phlebotomy and assist with training.
• Conduct routine maintenance on lab equipment.

Skills

Positive patient identification

Communication

Problem solving

Education

HS/GED

Job description

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*Responsibilities*

Works primarily in the lab specimen processing/intake department of the lab. Assist with specimen management and clerical duties as requested. May perform blood collection and specimen processing. If allowed by local/state regulations, may perform waived or mod complex testing, if appropriate for the department organization.

*Essential Key Job Responsibilities*

• Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
• Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions. Establishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
• Takes responsibility for the department workflow, assists all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency. Creates an atmosphere by manner, work and deed that fosters teamwork and collaboration.
• Processes specimen into the lab, organized for department distribution. Moves processed samples quickly to laboratory departments for testing.
• Handles Laboratory Send-out testing. Processes, organizes, packing lists and packaging for testing sent to external laboratories according to procedures.
• Uses good judgment when problem solving and requests help when needed.
• May perform phlebotomy. Follows blood collection procedures, performs venous and capillary punctures on all age groups of inpatient and outpatient populations, including blood bank collections. Utilizes appropriate collection techniques to obtain quality samples and adheres to appropriate volume requirements.
• May assist with phlebotomy training under the direction of the supervisor and/or coordinator.
• As allowed by local and state regulations, may perform CLIA waived and moderately complex laboratory testing following written technical policies and procedures. Evaluates and releases test results under the direction of a Clinical Lab Scientist. Evaluates result validity considering quality control results, instrument performance, specimen integrity and prior patient results.
• Performs routine maintenance on lab equipment and maintains records as trained.
• Monitors department supply inventory and assists in stocking, completes reagent logs.
  
  

*Qualifications*

*Education Required*

HS/GED

*Licensure/Certification Required*

BLS

*Preferred*

Lab Assistant program certification

Phlebotomy program certificate

*Work Experience Required*

None

*Overview*

St. Luke’s Health - Memorial Hospital in Livingston, TX, is located just off Highway 59 south. The 66-bed hospital provides more than 60,000 patient services each year, with half of those services being offered in the Level 4 Trauma-Designated Emergency Department. Services offered include, Orthopedic care, Women’s Services, and a state-of-the-art Sleep Center. Imaging services include MRI, CT scan, nuclear medicine scans, 4D Ultrasound, cardiac echocardiograms, fluoroscopy, bone density scanning and 3D mammography.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

*We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:*

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Matching Retirement Programs
• Wellness Programs
  
  

*Pay Range*

$14.78 - $20.33 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science and Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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