Lab Assistant II
At a glance
- Location
- Delray Beach, FL
- Work type
- Onsite
- Category
- Research
Lab Assistant II at Tenet Healthcare in Delray Beach, FL. Performs routine laboratory and clerical duties including phlebotomy, specimen handling, data entry into the lab computer system, and coordination of front office tasks. Requires high school diploma and 6 months clinical experience; preferred phlebotomy certification or MA/phlebotomy credentials.
What they are looking for
Location: Delray Beach, FL, United States Department: Ancillary
Job Shift: Nights
Job Type: Per Diem
The Laboratory Assistant II 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. Oversees Front Office functions and ensures appropriate response to all phlebotomy requests during assigned shift. Assists in organization and storage of all Laboratory phlebotomy and office consumables. Performs and fulfills all HICS (Hospital Incident Command System) responsibilities as directed and needed by the facility in times of emergency/disaster.
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
EDUCATION
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: Completion of Phlebotomy Program
EXPERIENCE
Required: 6 months of clinical experience.
Preferred: Above plus basic laboratory computer/laboratory information system experience.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE/REGISTRATION
Minimum: Not required
Preferred: Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy Certification or National Phlebotomy Certification
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Computer knowledge/experience
Excellent customer service skills