What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant position at UT Health Tyler?
Overview:
Advancing Healthcare Together – The Future of Healthcare is in East Texas
Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
1 – 2 years phlebotomy, laboratory-related or medical office experience.
Certification and Licensure:
Phlebotomy certification preferred.
UT Health East TX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Join our UT Health Tyler team as a full time Laboratory Assistant today! Shift details 11p-7:30a Friday-Saturday, rotating every other holiday
Advancing Healthcare Together – The Future of Healthcare is in East Texas
Why UT Health - East Texas?
Our People. Our people truly are our greatest strength. They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day. We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other.
Our Purpose. We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone’s life and change the course of healthcare.
Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 50 clinics across east Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed in-patient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service in a metropolitan service area of a quarter-million people.
Responsibilities:
Our Tyler hospital locations is seeking a Laboratory Assistant – Support Services. We are looking for your experience, knowledge and patient care skills in our Laboratory where you will be responsible for:
- Processes incoming specimens from Nursing units, tube system and reference lab couriers. Assesses acceptability of the specimens and insures they are accurately and completely labeled and prepared.
Responsible for timely delivery of specimens into testing departments.
Coordinates workflow for priority specimen collection (STAT, ASAP, client special requests), including paging phlebotomists and assigning priority draws to phlebotomy team.
Performs Laboratory Customer Service Inquiry functions.
Assists other departments with Laboratory test order/requirement questions.
Performs receptionist duties for outpatients and Laboratory visitors.
Coordinates Laboratory and section’s record filing and storage activities.
Responsible for routine bi-hourly specimen pick up rounds throughout the hospital.
Responsible for Laboratory mail pickup and delivery and coordination of supply delivery.
Understands the Laboratory Compliance Plan and follows its policies in day-to-day work. Communicates issues/information regarding compliance as defined in the compliance plan.
Coordinates accurate ordering, tracking, and transport of specimens to reference laboratories.
Participates in Laboratory Continuing Education Program. Maintains competence.
What skills are we seeking in a Laboratory Assistant?
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
1 – 2 years phlebotomy, laboratory-related or medical office experience.
Certification and Licensure:
Phlebotomy certification preferred.
UT Health East TX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $31,600 - $40,000
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