Lab Assistant III

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Lab Assistant III performs blood specimen collection, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens, and CLIA-waived laboratory testing as requested. The role processes anatomic pathology and cytology specimens and assists pathologists and histology technicians as needed. The Lab Assistant III may supervise or lead Lab Assistant I and II positions when requested. The employee completes established competencies within the designated introductory period and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Three years of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program.
• Phlebotomy certification where required by state law.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a laboratory or medical field from an accredited institution.
• Basic laboratory computer or laboratory information system experience.
• Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Performs venous and capillary phlebotomy.
• Maintains specimen integrity and follows proper labeling protocols for specimen tubes and containers.
• Processes blood and other body fluids for analysis by BHS or reference laboratories.
• Tests specimens for clinical studies under general supervision and in accordance with established BHS policies and procedures.
• Reports laboratory results accurately and promptly, 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 with stocking and maintaining laboratory supply inventory.
• Assists with writing procedures as necessary.
• Assists with training phlebotomists or laboratory students.
• Processes anatomic pathology and cytology specimens as requested.
• Assists pathologists and histology technicians as needed.
• Supervises or leads Lab Assistant I and II positions as requested.
• Completes established competencies within the designated introductory period and performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED