Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology, On-Call, Day shift

Grace Health System; Lubbock, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Covenant Medical Center in Texas is seeking a dedicated team member to perform routine collection procedures and assist technologists across Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis and Histology.

You will process laboratory specimens, coordinate clerical duties, and relay information between the laboratory and hospital departments to support accurate test ordering and reporting.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience required.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Medical Terminology knowledge required.
• Computer literacy including Windows, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine collection procedures and assists technologists/technicians across Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis and Histology.
• Processes laboratory specimens.
• Coordinates clerical/reception duties related to laboratory testing and relays information between the laboratory, other hospital areas and clients.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Phlebotomy experience

Medical Terminology

Computer literacy

Tools

Windows Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Description

Performs routine collection procedures, assists technologists and technicians in Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, and Histology. Processes laboratory specimens. Coordinates and performs clerical/reception, client/patient/customer related duties pertaining to laboratory testing and relays information between the laboratory, other hospital areas and clients.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory experience.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Medical Terminology.
• Computer experience to include Windows Excel and Word.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
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