Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing Tech (Mon-Fri)

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Job summary

St. David's HealthCare in Austin, Texas is seeking a Laboratory Assistant. The role involves performing venipuncture, processing specimens, and ensuring accurate patient sample identification. Candidates with phlebotomy training and certification are preferred.

The position comes with comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) plan matching, employee stock purchase options, and various benefits supporting family and education.

Qualifications

• Previous phlebotomy experience – preferred.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program – preferred.
• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification – preferred.

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 and quality control checks.
• Assist in histology, including performing basic procedures and routine maintenance.
• 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.

Job description

St. David's HealthCare in Austin, Texas is seeking a Laboratory Assistant. The role involves performing venipuncture, processing specimens, and ensuring accurate patient sample identification. Candidates with phlebotomy training and certification are preferred.

The position comes with comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) plan matching, employee stock purchase options, and various benefits supporting family and education.