Lab Assistant II

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • San Antonio, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant II – Phlebotomist performs routine technical and clerical functions to include specimen registration and billing. The CLA II performs venipuncture - capillary puncture as assigned, labels tubes and specimen containers, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens. The lab assistant II - phlebotomist performs CLIA waived laboratory tests as requested. Will assist in microbiology processing and plating specimens, as requested and completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Requirements

• Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Nice To Haves

• Assists with training phlebotomists or laboratory students

Responsibilities

• Performs venous and capillary phlebotomy.
• Maintains specimen integrity and follows proper labeling protocols for specimens’ tubes/containers
• Processes blood and other body fluids for various analyses to be performed by either BHS or reference laboratories.
• Tests specimens, under general supervision, for clinical studies in accordance with established BHS policies and procedures
• Reports lab results accurately and responsively, recognizing abnormal or unexpected results, errors and problems with patient tests.
• Inputs and retrieves data from the laboratory computer system.
• Performs basic clerical functions
• Assists in stocking and maintaining laboratory supply inventory
• Assists with training phlebotomists or laboratory students
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs obtaining blood specimens for all age groups served.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment, computers and medical software
• Assists in Microbiology processing and plating specimens as requested.
• Uses, maintains and cleans laboratory equipment and uses protective equipment to protect from Exposure to chemical, radiation and infectious hazards.
• Is knowledgeable of emergency procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed