Lab Assistant III

Tenet Healthcare CorporationTucson, AZ
Onsite

About The Position

Performs blood specimen collection, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; will perform CLIA waived laboratory tests, as requested. Will process anatomic pathology and cytology specimens; assists pathologists and histotechs, as needed. Will supervise or lead lab assistant I and II positions, as requested. Completes prioritization, receipt, registration and distribution of specimens. Has responsibility for sendout/reference lab shipping, tracking and billing. Will perform waived testing, as requested. Will assist with processing of anatomic pathology specimens including preparation of microscopic tissue slides, staining and specimen management, as requested.

Requirements

  • Supervise or lead lab assistant I and II positions
  • Perform CLIA waived laboratory tests
  • Process anatomic pathology and cytology specimens
  • Assist pathologists and histotechs
  • Perform blood specimen collection
  • Specimen receipt and distribution
  • Sendout/reference lab shipping, tracking and billing
  • Preparation of microscopic tissue slides
  • Staining and specimen management

Responsibilities

  • Performs blood specimen collection, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens
  • Performs CLIA waived laboratory tests
  • Processes anatomic pathology and cytology specimens
  • Assists pathologists and histotechs
  • Supervises or leads lab assistant I and II positions
  • Completes prioritization, receipt, registration and distribution of specimens
  • Responsible for sendout/reference lab shipping, tracking and billing
  • Assists with processing of anatomic pathology specimens including preparation of microscopic tissue slides, staining and specimen management

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
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