Laboratory Assistant: Phlebotomy & Microbiology Support

HCA Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant PRN to support phlebotomy, specimen processing, and routine lab tasks.

You will perform venipuncture, collect specimens, prepare slides and reports, and assist microbiology and histology sections while ensuring patient safety and accurate labeling. This PRN role offers exposure to a full-service hospital environment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to develop skills in a high-volume

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collection appropriate to age groups.
• Collect, process, and transport specimens.
• Identify proper tubes, containers, and transport media; maintain temperature controls.
• Ensure positive patient/sample identification.
• Keep collection trays neat and stocked; assist in microbiology and histology areas.
• Answer phones, relay messages, and transfer results.
• Distribute reports to HIM, physicians, and clients.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Venipuncture

Labeling accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal phlebotomy training

Job description

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant PRN to support phlebotomy, specimen processing, and routine lab tasks.

You will perform venipuncture, collect specimens, prepare slides and reports, and assist microbiology and histology sections while ensuring patient safety and accurate labeling. This PRN role offers exposure to a full-service hospital environment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to develop skills in a high-volume