Part-Time Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing (Weekends)

Heart Hospital of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Education support

Paid time off

Job summary

Heart Hospital of Austin is seeking a Laboratory Assistant PRN to support phlebotomy, specimen processing, and clerical tasks in the laboratory. You will perform venipuncture, process specimens, and help in microbiology and histology as needed.

This role requires accuracy in labeling, specimen transport, and coordinating with health information management. Weekend hours alternate, 8:00am-6:30pm, offering exposure to a high-volume cardiovascular lab setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of hospital phlebotomy experience
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• Phlebotomy experience in a clinical setting

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collection appropriate to age groups
• Collect, process, and transport specimens
• Identify tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for tests
• Ensure positive identification of patient and samples
• Maintain collection trays and outpatient collection area
• Perform specimen processing for sub departments
• Assist in microbiology (plating cultures, antigen detection, QC, maintenance checks)
• Assist in histology (basic procedures, routine maintenance, tracking specimens)
• Answer phones, relay messages, and transfer test results
• Distribute reports to Health Information Management, physicians, and clients
• Maintain records of standing orders for outpatients

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Lab safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Heart Hospital of Austin is seeking a Laboratory Assistant PRN to support phlebotomy, specimen processing, and clerical tasks in the laboratory. You will perform venipuncture, process specimens, and help in microbiology and histology as needed.

This role requires accuracy in labeling, specimen transport, and coordinating with health information management. Weekend hours alternate, 8:00am-6:30pm, offering exposure to a high-volume cardiovascular lab setting.