Laboratory Assistant II

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation is seeking a phlebotomy technician to perform venous and capillary draws, label specimens, and process samples for analyses in a fast-paced hospital lab.

The role expects high school diploma, phlebotomy program preferred, and at least one year of lab experience; certification requirements vary by state. Training and supervision are provided as part of the introductory period.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy program preferred.
• At least 1 year of lab experience or completed phlebotomy training.
• Basic LIS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs venous and capillary phlebotomy.
• Maintains specimen integrity and proper labeling.
• Processes blood/other body fluids for analyses by BHS or reference labs.
• Tests specimens under supervision per BHS policies.
• Reports lab results accurately and promptly, flags anomalies.
• Inputs data into the laboratory computer system.
• Performs basic clerical functions.
• Assists in stocking and maintaining lab supplies.
• Assists with training phlebotomists or lab students.
• Uses resources efficiently and effectively.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen labeling

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification (state-required)

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

Performs routine technical and clerical functions to include specimen registration and billing. Performs venipuncture/capillary puncture as assigned; label tubes and specimen containers, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens. Will perform CLIA waived laboratory tests as requested. Will assist in microbiology processing and plating specimens, as requested. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned

• Performs venous and capillary phlebotomy.


• Maintains specimen integrity and follows proper labeling protocols for specimens tubes/containers


• Processes blood and other body fluids for various analyses to be performed by either BHS or reference laboratories.


• Tests specimens, under general supervision, for clinical studies in accordance with established BHS policies and procedures


• Reports lab results accurately and responsively, recognizing abnormal or unexpected results, errors and problems with patient tests.


• Inputs and retrieves data from the laboratory computer system.


• Performs basic clerical functions


• Assists in stocking and maintaining laboratory supply inventory


• Assists with training phlebotomists or laboratory students


• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively

• MINIMUM EDUCATION : High School Graduate or equivalent.


• PREFERRED EDUCATION: Completion of a Phlebotomy program.


• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: One year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program.


• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience preferred.


• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE : Phlebotomy Certification where state law requires


• PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar.

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