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 performs specimen collection, identification, labeling, handling, processing, and rejection procedures according to laboratory protocols and safety guidelines. The assistant follows established test procedures, reports and evaluates results, performs work in other laboratory areas as required, and supports workflow, quality control, and equipment maintenance. The position 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, working 4:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on a seven-days-on, seven-days-off schedule for 35 hours. The department describes a team-based environment and a supportive workplace culture.
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.
- Six months of hospital phlebotomy experience.
- PBT (ASCP) Phlebotomy Technician certification upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Follow laboratory procedures for specimen collection, patient identification, and labeling appropriate to 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.
- Help hospital and laboratory coworkers provide timely patient care.
- Process specimens and demonstrate competency in specimen processing protocols.
- Participate in the orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees, and observers.
- Attend continuing education sessions to maintain professional knowledge.
- 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 account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Opportunities for growth
- Supportive team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
