Senior Lab Assistant – Pathology & Phlebotomy

Carondelet Health Network; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson, AZ is seeking a phlebotomist to perform blood specimen collection, receipt and distribution, and assist with lab processing.

You will handle CLIA waived tests, support pathologists and histotechs, and supervise Lab Assistant I/II when needed. The role requires 1 year of lab experience or formal phlebotomy training, a high school diploma, and phlebotomy certification where required by law.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certifications: Phlebotomy Certification where state law requires.

Responsibilities

• Interpersonal skills to interact in a professional and competent manner using effective listening, verbal and written communications with patients, clients, laboratory colleagues and other healthcare professionals
• Service orientation actively looking for ways to care through respect, courtesy, empathy and warmth when communicating with patients and clients
• Aware of response to others by using feedback, listening skills, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Team-work skills contributing to departmental success
• Operate basic laboratory equipment, computers and medical software
• Accurate data entry into medical software
• Attention to detail to verify relevant data and process specimens ensuring appropriate specimens are handled, packaged and shipped to the designated laboratory according to established protocols and specimen integrity
• Understands the pre-analytical variables that affect laboratory specimens
• Correct application of laboratory medical terminology and measurements
• Organizational, planning, and prioritization skills to handle multiple tasks and accomplish work accurately and timely
• Demonstrates problem solving by taking the appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns
• Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high volume setting

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in laboratory or medical related field

Job description

Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson, AZ is seeking a phlebotomist to perform blood specimen collection, receipt and distribution, and assist with lab processing.

You will handle CLIA waived tests, support pathologists and histotechs, and supervise Lab Assistant I/II when needed. The role requires 1 year of lab experience or formal phlebotomy training, a high school diploma, and phlebotomy certification where required by law.