Laboratory Assistant II at Tenet Healthcare in San Antonio, TX

FULL-TIME NIGHTS

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant II – Phlebotomist performs routine technical and clerical functions to include specimen registration and billing. The CLA II performs venipuncture - capillary puncture as assigned, labels tubes and specimen containers, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens. The lab assistant II - phlebotomist performs CLIA waived laboratory tests as requested. Will assist in microbiology processing and plating specimens, as requested and completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

• 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.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment, computers and medical software
• Assists in Microbiology processing and plating specimens as requested.
• Uses, maintains and cleans laboratory equipment and uses protective equipment to protect from Exposure to chemical, radiation and infectious hazards.
• Is knowledgeable of emergency procedures.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Completion of a Phlebotomy program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: One year of clinical laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience preferred.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar.

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