Clinical Laboratory Assistant - Full Time - Days

Texas Health Resources•Roanoke, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant role at Texas Health Alliance is a full-time position focused on supporting laboratory operations. This role is crucial for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of specimens and the delivery of high-quality patient care. The department emphasizes a team-based environment, lean principles, and individual performance, fostering a strong workplace culture and offering excellent benefits. Texas Health Alliance is a 151-bed, full-service hospital serving the North Fort Worth community since 2012, known for its Joint Commission accreditation, Level III NICU, and Baby Friendly Facility designation. As part of the larger Texas Health family, it offers significant career growth and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent required
CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
6 Months experience as a phlebotomist or
Completion of a one semester course in phlebotomy preferred
PBT(ASCP) - Phlebotomy Technician Upon Hire Preferred

Nice To Haves

Completion of a one semester course in phlebotomy
PBT(ASCP) - Phlebotomy Technician Upon Hire

Responsibilities

For those entities performing phlebotomy, employee follows laboratory procedure for specimen collection, patient identification and labeling as appropriate for the age of the patient
Follows laboratory procedures for handling, and processing in a manner which is appropriate and follows safety guidelines
Follows laboratory procedures for handling unacceptable specimens
Follows established laboratory test procedures
Performs procedures in other areas of the Laboratory as required by hospital entity
Reports and evaluates test results
Facilitates workflow process
Helps other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care
Processes specimens
Demonstrates ability to perform specimen processing protocols
Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees, and observers
Maintains commitment to profession by attending continuing education sessions. (ex. Web seminars, ASCP seminars, Tarleton and Lab sponsored seminars by industry)
Quality control guidelines are followed
Quality control and equipment maintenance
Incorporates safety/infection control measures into work practices