Lab Assistant

Location: San Antonio, TX, United States Department: Ancillary

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.

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.

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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