Laboratory Assistant

Tenet Healthcare Corp

San Antonio, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Cancer, Cleanroom, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Trial, Computer Systems, Data Entry, Emergency Procedures, Fitness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital, Inventory Management, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Testing, Life Insurance, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Performance Management, Phlebotomy, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Specimens/Samples, Vision Plan
LOCATION
San Antonio, TX
POSTED
10 days ago

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with North Central Baptist Hospitals 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 North Central Baptist Hospitals, 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

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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

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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.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

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The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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About the Company

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Tenet Healthcare Corp

Tenet Healthcare Corporation is a diversified healthcare services company with 115,000 employees united around a common mission: to help people live happier, healthier lives. Through its subsidiaries, partnerships and joint ventures, including United Surgical Partners International, the Company operates general acute care and specialty hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers and other outpatient facilities. Tenet's Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary provides technology-enabled performance improvement and health management solutions to hospitals, health systems, integrated delivery networks, physician groups, self-insured organizations and health plans.

Since 2003, Tenet's Commitment to Quality has improved the quality of medical care and patient safety at its hospitals and other businesses by evaluating processes and promoting best practices. As the world in which Tenet operates continues to change, Tenet's Commitment to Quality will remain focused on quality, the growing quality gap relative to top performers in the industry, and the fact that payers and employees use quality as a distinguishing factor. Visit the Quality Care page for more information.

Tenet has taken the lead in addressing the needs of the uninsured through its Compact With Uninsured Patients. Established in 2003, the Compact focuses on treating patients without insurance fairly and with respect during and after their treatment, regardless of their ability to pay. Tenet also is committed to working with its patients through financial counseling and alternative payment options.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
http://jobs.tenethealth.com