Lab Assistant
Tenet Healthcare, San Antonio, TX, United States
Overview
Embark on a rewarding career with Northeast Baptist Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At Northeast Baptist Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
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
Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
PRN NIGHTS 10:30pm - 6:30am
The
Clinical Laboratory Assistant – Phlebotomist
performs routine technical and clerical functions. The CLA performs venipuncture - capillary puncture, labels tubes and specimen containers, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; may perform CLIA waived laboratory tests. The lab assistant – phlebotomist completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
Responsibilities
General Functions:
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 with training phlebotomists or laboratory students
Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
Maintains safe environment
Addresses patient population-specific needs obtaining blood specimens for all age groups served.
Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
Uses, maintains and cleans laboratory equipment and uses protective equipment to protect from exposure to chemicals, radiation and infectious hazards.
Is knowledgeable of emergency procedures.
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION : High School Graduate or equivalent
PREFERRED EDUCATION : Completion of a Phlebotomy program
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE : Six months of hospital lab assistant - phlebotomy experience
Organization Description
Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Embark on a rewarding career with Northeast Baptist Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At Northeast Baptist Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
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
Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
PRN NIGHTS 10:30pm - 6:30am
The
Clinical Laboratory Assistant – Phlebotomist
performs routine technical and clerical functions. The CLA performs venipuncture - capillary puncture, labels tubes and specimen containers, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; may perform CLIA waived laboratory tests. The lab assistant – phlebotomist completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
Responsibilities
General Functions:
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 with training phlebotomists or laboratory students
Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
Maintains safe environment
Addresses patient population-specific needs obtaining blood specimens for all age groups served.
Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
Uses, maintains and cleans laboratory equipment and uses protective equipment to protect from exposure to chemicals, radiation and infectious hazards.
Is knowledgeable of emergency procedures.
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION : High School Graduate or equivalent
PREFERRED EDUCATION : Completion of a Phlebotomy program
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE : Six months of hospital lab assistant - phlebotomy experience
Organization Description
Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
#J-18808-Ljbffr