Lab Assistant II/Phlebotomist Fulltime Nights

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Sunnyvale, TX

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist to perform routine technical and clerical functions, including specimen registration and billing, specimen receipt and distribution, phlebotomy as assigned, CLIA-waived testing as requested, and microbiology specimen processing and plating as requested. The role draws and labels blood specimens, records collection details accurately, identifies patients before venipuncture, follows safety precautions and laboratory procedures, and maintains venipuncture supplies and work areas. The position also prioritizes orders, supports Medical Lab Scientists and point-of-care testing maintenance, performs clerical tasks, and ensures specimens are handled, packaged, and shipped according to established protocols while maintaining specimen integrity. The position is at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale, an acute care hospital serving Sunnyvale, Texas, and surrounding communities. The work environment includes a modern office setting, an on-site cafe and coffee bar, collaborative teams, and team-member engagement opportunities. The posting identifies the role as full-time nights.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a phlebotomy training program.
One year of laboratory experience.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Basic computer knowledge.
Understanding of pre-analytical variables that affect laboratory specimens.
Correct application of laboratory medical terminology and measurements.
Organizational, planning, and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks accurately and promptly.
Problem-solving skills, including taking appropriate action regarding questionable findings or concerns.
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a high-volume setting.
Service orientation demonstrated through respect, courtesy, empathy, and warmth when communicating with patients and clients.
Ability to operate basic laboratory equipment, computers, and medical software.
Effective feedback, listening, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
Teamwork skills that contribute to departmental success.
Accurate data entry into medical software.
Attention to detail in verifying data and handling, packaging, and shipping specimens according to protocols and specimen-integrity requirements.

Nice To Haves

Basic laboratory computer or laboratory information system experience.
Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

Draw blood competently and efficiently while minimizing patient discomfort.
Record phlebotomy collection times on tubes and in the computer accurately.
Verify patient identity by comparing label information with the patient's identification band before venipuncture.
Maintain a courteous and professional manner with patients, coworkers, nursing staff, and medical staff.
Perform patient care in a manner that promotes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or health care errors.
Label test tubes according to procedure, log procedures, and file paperwork.
Select appropriate collection tubes and blood volumes based on test requirements.
Follow Standard Precautions and dispose of sharps in rigid sharps containers.
Clean and supply venipuncture trays, maintain work areas, and order supplies as needed.
Complete duties efficiently, prioritize STAT, ASAP, scheduled, and outpatient orders, and seek guidance when necessary.
Contribute to the team and assist Medical Lab Scientists with clerical work as needed.
Assist with point-of-care testing maintenance when needed.
Follow Clinical Laboratory and hospital policies and procedures.
Verify relevant data and process, handle, package, and ship specimens according to established protocols while preserving specimen integrity.
Perform specimen registration, billing, receipt, and distribution.
Perform phlebotomy duties as assigned, CLIA-waived tests as requested, and microbiology specimen processing and plating as requested.