Phlebotomy & Lab Support Technician

St. David's South Austin Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Davids South Austin Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the laboratory with phlebotomy, specimen processing, and reporting. You will perform venipuncture, collect specimens, and ensure proper id and handling for multiple tests across departments.

The role requires at least 1 year of hospital phlebotomy experience and a high school diploma or GED. This is a part-time position with every other weekend shifts, 8:00am-6:30pm, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1 year of hospital phlebotomy experience.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Phlebotomy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collection appropriate to specific age groups.
• Collect, process, and transport specimens.
• Identify proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test type.
• Ensure positive identification of each patient and respective samples.
• Keep collection trays and outpatient collection area neat and well stocked.
• Perform specimen processing for various sub departments.
• Assist in microbiology, including plating cultures, setting up antigen detection assays, quality control, and maintenance checks.
• Assist in histology, including performing basic procedures, performing routine maintenance, and assisting in tracking specimens.
• Answer phones, relay messages, and transfer patient test results.
• Distribute reports to Health Information Management, physicians, and clients.
• Maintain records of standing orders for outpatients.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

St. Davids South Austin Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the laboratory with phlebotomy, specimen processing, and reporting. You will perform venipuncture, collect specimens, and ensure proper id and handling for multiple tests across departments.

The role requires at least 1 year of hospital phlebotomy experience and a high school diploma or GED. This is a part-time position with every other weekend shifts, 8:00am-6:30pm, and a comprehensive benefits package.