LAB AIDE

UHS•Laredo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs. JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for collecting blood specimens from patients of all age groups. Responsible for receiving and processing laboratory specimens in main Lab and Pathologly and determining where lab tests will be performed, in house or sent to reference labs. Responsible for transcription of Pathology results. Responsible for performing waived and non waived moderately complex testing under the on site supervision of the general supervisor. Responsible for reporting results in a timely manner in accordance with Laboratory Policies and Procedures. Performs duties which may require both technical and professional judgment. Participates in Department’s Quality Control, Quality Assurance, maintenance and safety programs. Maintains parts, reagents and supplies in areas assigned. May be required to evaluate new methods, participate in teaching, continuing education, and other organizational activities. Performs any and all related duties under the supervision of a Medical Technologist. This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Phlebotomist or medical assistant
BLS Required
Knowledge of medical terminology, pathology, anatomy and physiology.

Responsibilities

Collecting blood specimens from patients of all age groups.
Receiving and processing laboratory specimens in main Lab and Pathology and determining where lab tests will be performed, in house or sent to reference labs.
Transcription of Pathology results.
Performing waived and non waived moderately complex testing under the on site supervision of the general supervisor.
Reporting results in a timely manner in accordance with Laboratory Policies and Procedures.
Performing duties which may require both technical and professional judgment.
Participating in Department’s Quality Control, Quality Assurance, maintenance and safety programs.
Maintaining parts, reagents and supplies in areas assigned.
Evaluating new methods, participating in teaching, continuing education, and other organizational activities.
Performing any and all related duties under the supervision of a Medical Technologist.