Laboratory Assistant — Patient Testing & Lab Support

Team Member Services; Texas; On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Job summary

AdventHealth in Texas is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, specimen processing, and participating in QA activities. You will collect specimens, set up cultures, and maintain safety and PPE protocols across all age groups.

The role requires strong English communication, high school diploma, and phlebotomy training. Benefits start day one, with dedicated career development and well-being resources.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]
• Phlebotomy training program [Preferred]
• Driver's License (DL) [Preferred]
• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) [Preferred]
• Medical Lab Associate (MLA-ASCP) [Preferred]
• Basic Life Support (BLS) [Preferred]

Responsibilities

• May perform cytopreparatory staining and accessions surgical cases with knowledge of anatomy.
• May receive and set up primary specimen cultures, inoculating petri dishes for bacterial growth.
• May clean and disinfect laboratory equipment and spaces, maintaining inventory control and supply stocking.
• Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities, including evaluating new equipment and procedures.
• Provides resolution to customer service issues within guidelines and supports education to clinical staff.
• Follows appropriate safety policies including PPE use, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.
• Collects patient, physician, and test order information to create patient accounts and verify identification.
• May perform blood specimen collection, including phlebotomy and skin puncture for all age groups.
• Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department, including answering phones and clerical duties.
• May perform point of care testing and related quality control, documentation and result reporting.

Skills

English communication

Phlebotomy skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Laboratory procedures

Safety compliance

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Technical/Vocational School

Phlebotomy training program

Tools

Transfusion Information System

Laboratory equipment

Job description

AdventHealth in Texas is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, specimen processing, and participating in QA activities. You will collect specimens, set up cultures, and maintain safety and PPE protocols across all age groups.

The role requires strong English communication, high school diploma, and phlebotomy training. Benefits start day one, with dedicated career development and well-being resources.