Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist PRN Nights

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Sunnyvale, TX

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant to performs routine technical and clerical functions. Performs venipuncture, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; may perform CLIA waived laboratory tests. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale, TX is a community-based hospital with all the benefits of an urban medical center due to the specialties we offer to the community which is uncommon for this size facility. We have an extremely large footprint of outpatient services in the community including physical medicine, wound care, sleep center, imaging, and two free-standing Emergency Departments. These outpatient services serve the communities of Forney, Mesquite, Sunnyvale, Seagoville and many more in the surrounding area. Consider a career move to Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Sunnyvale and join our exceptional team committed to something better.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to complete blood draws independently within six-weeks of hire
Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Completion of phlebotomy program
6 months of laboratory experience
Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens, labels tubes and specimen containers, collects specimens and performs simple tests under supervision.
Performs venipuncture, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; may perform CLIA waived laboratory tests.
Performs phlebotomist duties as assigned.
Assists pathologists as needed.
Prepares solutions, labels tubes and specimen containers, collects specimens and performs simple tests under supervision
Processes anatomic pathology and cytology specimens.
Obtains blood specimens for all age groups serviced. Uses, maintains and cleans laboratory equipment and uses protective equipment to protect form exposure to chemical, radiation and infectious hazards.
Must be knowledgeable of emergency procedures.
Follows standard precautions at all times.
Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.
Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, CAP, JCAHO, state and other regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.