Lab Assistant III at Tenet Healthcare Corporation, San Antonio, TX
Lab Assistant III at Tenet Healthcare Corporation in San Antonio, TX. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.
The Lab Assistant III 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 as requested. Assists pathologist and histology techs as needed. Will supervise or lead lab assistant I and II positions, as requested. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
- 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 in writing of procedures as necessary
- Assists with training phlebotomists or laboratory students
MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent.
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associates degree in laboratory or medical field from an accredited institution.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Three years of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience preferred.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Phlebotomy Certification where state law requires
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar.
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