Laboratory Assistant

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Fort Mill, SC

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About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for collecting blood specimens while ensuring patient safety and applying age-specific considerations for patients ranging from neonates to geriatrics, as well as employees. The role performs venous, capillary, and infant heel-stick collections; follows specimen labeling and order-of-draw protocols; and supports specimen integrity. Duties also include clerical functions, specimen processing, receipt and distribution, training students and employees, and performing phlebotomist duties as assigned. The Laboratory Assistant must know emergency procedures and use the laboratory/hospital computer system to input and retrieve data.

The position operates basic laboratory equipment and handles, packages, and ships specimens to designated laboratories according to established protocols. It requires attention to detail, accurate use of medical terminology and measurements, organization and prioritization across multiple tasks, and appropriate problem-solving in response to questionable findings or concerns. Related duties may also be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Venipuncture experience.
• American Heart Association BLS CPR certification, to be obtained within 7 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of job-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens while ensuring patient safety and age-specific considerations for patients and employees.
• Perform venous, capillary, and infant heel-stick collections while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Follow specimen labeling protocols and the required order of draw or collection.
• Perform clerical functions and laboratory specimen processing, receipt, and distribution duties.
• Train students and employees.
• Perform phlebotomist duties as assigned.
• Know and follow emergency procedures.
• Input and retrieve data from the laboratory/hospital computer system.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment, such as centrifuges.
• Verify relevant data and ensure specimens are appropriately handled, packaged, and shipped to designated laboratories according to protocols.
• Use laboratory medical terminology and measurements correctly.
• Organize, plan, and prioritize multiple tasks to complete work accurately and on time.
• Take appropriate action regarding questionable findings or concerns.
• Perform related duties as required.

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.
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $5,000, based on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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