Lab Assistant Fulltime Nights
Tenet Healthcare
- Sunnyvale, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Modern Office Setting
- On-Site Cafe' and Coffee Bar (Payroll Deduction available)
- Collaborative Teams
- Team Member engagement opportunities
- Competitive pay
- Benefits provided based on your work assignment (Full-time, Part-time, or PRN)
- 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.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Preferred: Completion of phlebotomy program
- Ability to complete blood draws independently within six-weeks of hire
- Preferred: 6 months of laboratory experience
- Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Additional languages preferred.
Preferred: Completion of a phlebotomy program Experience:Required: Ability to complete blood draws independently within six-weeks of hire
Preferred: 6 months of laboratory experience Physical Demands: