Laboratory Assistant II

Tenet Healthcare; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Long term care

Elder & childcare

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham, MA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to perform venipuncture, specimen receipt and distribution, and waived laboratory tests.

You will support microbiology processing and phlebotomy duties while upholding quality, safety, and patient service standards in a busy hospital laboratory. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program.
• Phlebotomy certification where state law requires.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine technical and clerical functions to include specimen registration and billing.
• Performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens.
• Will perform waived testing, and assist in microbiology processing and plating specimens, as requested.
• Performs phlebotomy duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory experience

Phlebotomy training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy program completion

Phlebotomy certification (state requirement)

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

The Laboratory Assistant II performs routine technical and clerical functions. Performs venipuncture, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; will perform CLIA waived laboratory tests, as requested.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine technical and clerical functions to include specimen registration and billing.
• Performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens.
• Will perform waived testing, and assist in microbiology processing and plating specimens, as requested.
• Performs phlebotomy duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Education:High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience: 1 year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program
  • Certifications: Phlebotomy certification where State law requires
• Preferred:
  • Education:Completion of a phlebotomy program
  • Experience: In addition to above, basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience
  • Certifications: Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar

Organization Description

MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893. MetroWest Medical Center is comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, a unique behavioral health specialty center located in Natick dedicated to the mental health of our community. At Framingham Union Hospital, youll find comprehensive health care services for the entire family including 24-hour emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatments and advanced maternity care including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high-risk pregnancy care. MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to meeting performance standards and providing safe and effective patient care. Our skilled cardiac team was recognized as one of Healthgrades Americas 100 best hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures in 2023. At MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of our community. Join us!

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