Clinical Laboratory Assistant- Full Time, Variable Shifts

Texas Health•Flower Mound, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health is hiring a full-time Clinical Laboratory Assistant for the Laboratory Department at Texas Health Flower Mound in Flower Mound, Texas. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week on variable shifts. The department describes its workplace as teamwork-oriented, friendly and welcoming, positive, culturally diverse, and community-minded. The assistant performs laboratory procedures and, where applicable, collects and processes specimens while following patient identification, labeling, quality-control, and HIPAA requirements. The role also includes age-appropriate patient treatment and helping orient and train students, volunteers, new employees, and observers. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound is described as a 24/7, 99-bed acute-care facility with more than 600 physicians on its medical staff. Texas Health highlights a supportive team environment, opportunities for growth, and a commitment to patient-focused care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience as a phlebotomist or completion of a one-semester phlebotomy course.
PBT (ASCP) – Phlebotomy Technician certification upon hire.
Venipuncture skills with all age groups.

Responsibilities

For entities performing phlebotomy, follow laboratory procedures for specimen collection, patient identification, and labeling as appropriate for the patient's age.
Follow established laboratory test procedures.
Demonstrate competence in age-appropriate patient treatment and individualize care based on age-specific criteria.
Perform specimen-processing protocols.
Participate in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees, and observers.
Follow quality-control guidelines.
Follow HIPAA guidelines.