Summary

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

Responsibilities

• The Certified Laboratory Assistant performs routine technical and clerical functions to include specimen registration and billing.
• The Certified Laboratory Assistant performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens.
• The Certified Laboratory Assistant 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

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Tenet 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.

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