Laboratory Assistant

LiveWell Homecare Agency; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist to perform blood draws across hospital and laboratory settings. You will maintain drawing trays, ensure organized workflows, and accurately record data and orders in the system.

Responsibilities include verifying patient identity, preparing venipuncture sites, and notifying technologists when results are ready. Some clerical tasks and travel between campuses may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy procedures (blood draws) in laboratory and hospital settings.
• Maintain blood drawing trays, keep them stocked, and ensure the drawing area is neat and organized.
• Accurately record all blood draw data and orders in the computer system.
• Verify patient identity by matching request details with wristbands.
• Notify medical technologists when tests are completed.
• Use proper technique to prepare venipuncture sites, minimizing the number of sticks.
• Perform procedures professionally, dispose of equipment properly, and seek assistance with difficult patients.
• Utilize available time effectively by assisting with clerical tasks and supporting staff.
• Follow hospital policies, understand emergency procedures, and demonstrate good rapport with staff and patients.
• Travel between hospital campuses for procedures as necessary and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for performing phlebotomy procedures (blood draws) in laboratory and hospital settings.

• Maintain blood drawing trays, keep them stocked, and ensure the drawing area is neat and organized. Order supplies as needed.
• Accurately record all blood draw data and orders in the computer system.
• Verify patient identity by matching request details with wristbands.
• Notify medical technologists when tests are completed.
• Use proper technique to prepare venipuncture sites, minimizing the number of sticks.
• Perform procedures professionally, dispose of equipment properly, and seek assistance with difficult patients.
• Utilize available time effectively by assisting with clerical tasks and supporting staff.
• Follow hospital policies, understand emergency procedures, and demonstrate good rapport with staff and patients.
• Travel between hospital campuses for procedures as necessary and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.