Job Description

Job Description

Description
Laboratory Assistant PRN - Texas Health Huguley- operated as joint venture between Texas Health Resources and AdventHealth

Location Address: 11801 South Fwy., Burleson, TX 76028

Top Reasons to Work At Texas Health Huguley, Burleson, TX

* Our care for patients extend to the spiritual level by praying with patients and families and providing on call, 24 hours, 7 days a week Chaplains for spiritual support.
* Award winning facility and departments including Great Place to Work by Beckers Hospital Review and Gallup.
* Work with the latest technology and top experts including Daisy Award recipients while on the way to Magnet status2020.
* Amazing medical benefits through Aetna plus an onsite full-service fitness center.
* Growth opportunities designed for each employee.
* Located about 10 minutes from downtown Fort Worth and near TCU in the award-winning school district, Burleson ISD which also provides a low-cost of living.

Work Hours/Shift:

PRN

Monday - Friday 7:45am - 12:30pm

You Will Be Responsible For:

* Receives, identifies, accessions, processes, and transports specimens in house and to offsite locations

* Ensures work space is maintained in a safe, aseptic, and organized manner

* May be required to perform phlebotomy functions for all age groups

* Fulfills clerical duties, including answering phones, data entry, and document filing

* Batching and processes specimens and performs record keeping duties, as required by department

* Cleaning and disinfection of selected or assigned laboratory equipment and spaces

* Performs materials management duties, such as maintaining supply inventories and transporting equipment/supplies

* Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications
What You Will Need:

* Ability to draw and collect blood samples from patients, verify records, and prepare specimens for laboratory analyses

* Ability to implement aseptic technique principles

* Up-to-date knowledge of blood collector equipment, anticoagulants, special precautions, and interferences

* Up-to-date knowledge of laboratory tests and laboratory ordering processes

* Ability to process laboratory specimens with appropriate use of hospital and laboratory information systems

* Ability to evaluate collected specimens for volume, collection containers, and related measures

* Ability to accession specimens, evaluate samples for proper submission, and document issues

* Ability to track and restock inventory, as appropriate

* Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English

* Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

* High School Education or equivalent

* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification if required by facility

* One year of technical experience preferred

* Phlebotomy certification or equivalent preferred

Job Summary:

Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned work area.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.