Lab Assistant II, Laboratory PRN Rotate Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen TX

Summary

Performs routine technical and clerical functions. Performs venipuncture, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; will perform CLIA waived laboratory tests, as requested.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine technical and clerical functions to include specimen registration and billing.
• Performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens.
• Performs phlebotomist 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 phlebotomy program

Experience

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 preferred

Certifications

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