Laboratory Assistant Full Time Days Position Summary
Collects blood from patients as required; checks quality of blood/specimens; assumes responsibility for the safety and comfort of the patient following established standards and practices. Responsible for specified computer operations, clerical functions and department maintenance. Registers referred outpatient requisitions following registration guidelines. Maintains specimens, reports and slides following established criteria. Performs waived testing and procedures under the oversight of the technical staff. Utilizes criteria established by the College of American Pathologists to ensure excellent performance in the laboratory’s three major clinical functions: collection, analysis and reporting. Displays professionalism for the overall hospital image.
LABORATORY ASSISTANT FULL TIME DAYS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
Licensure/Certification: Phlebotomy certification preferred but not required. Meets all CLIA requirements for testing personnel if applicable.
Knowledge and Skills: One year experience preferred or completion of a phlebotomy certification program. Experience is dependent on position requirements.
Service Skills: Must be detail-oriented; organized; people-oriented. Must have knowledge relating to blood collection and processing. Must be able to perform clerical duties and have working knowledge of computer systems used within the clinical laboratory. Must be able to perform procedures according to established policy and procedure
Tenet Healthcare complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Performs routine technical and clerical functions to include specimen registration and billing. Performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens. Performs phlebotomy duties as assigned. Will perform waived testing, and assist in microbiology processing and plating specimens, as requested.
Education:Required: High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred: Completion of a phlebotomy program
Required: 1 year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program
Preferred: In addition to above, basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience
Required: Phlebotomy certification where State law requires
Preferred: Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar
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We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.
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Our Impact Today
Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.
Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions.
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