Lab Assistant III

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

The Lab Assistant III performs blood specimen collection, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; will perform CLIA waived laboratory tests, as requested. Will process anatomic pathology and cytology specimens as requested. Assists pathologist and histology techs as needed. Will supervise or lead lab assistant I and II positions, as requested. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

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 in writing of procedures as necessary

Assists with training phlebotomists or laboratory students

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associates degree in laboratory or medical field from an accredited institution.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Three years of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience preferred.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Phlebotomy Certification where state law requires PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar.

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