Clinical Laboratory Assistant - Full Time Days
About The Position
The Clinical Laboratory Assistant supports laboratory operations and timely patient care at Texas Health HEB. The role may include phlebotomy and specimen collection, patient identification and labeling, specimen handling and processing, following laboratory test and safety procedures, and performing procedures in other laboratory areas as required by the hospital. The assistant reports and evaluates test results, supports workflow, follows quality-control and equipment-maintenance guidelines, and incorporates safety and infection-control measures into work practices. The role also contributes to training students, volunteers, new employees, and observers, and maintains professional knowledge through continuing education. This is a full-time, first-shift position at Texas Health HEB in Bedford, Texas, scheduled for 35 hours per week from 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with weekends if needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience as a phlebotomist or completion of a semester course in phlebotomy.
- One year of hospital phlebotomy experience.
- PBT (ASCP) Phlebotomy Technician certification upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Follow laboratory procedures for specimen collection, patient identification, and labeling as appropriate for the patient's age.
- Handle and process specimens according to laboratory procedures and safety guidelines.
- Follow laboratory procedures for handling unacceptable specimens.
- Follow established laboratory test procedures.
- Perform procedures in other laboratory areas as required by the hospital entity.
- Report and evaluate test results.
- Facilitate workflow and help hospital and laboratory coworkers provide timely patient care.
- Process specimens and demonstrate the ability to perform specimen-processing protocols.
- Participate in the orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees, and observers.
- Attend continuing education sessions to maintain commitment to the profession.
- Follow quality-control guidelines and perform quality control and equipment maintenance.
- Incorporate safety and infection-control measures into work practices.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible spending
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Opportunities for growth
- Supportive, team-based work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
