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Lab Assistant II

San Antonio, Texas Westover Hills Baptist Hospital
Category Laboratory Job ID 2603009625
Facility Baptist Health System Status PRN Shift Day
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Overview




Embark on a rewarding career with Westover Hills Baptist Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Westover Hills Baptist Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

PRN DAYS

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant II – Phlebotomist performs routine technical and clerical functions to include specimen registration and billing. The CLA II performs venipuncture - capillary puncture as assigned, labels tubes and specimen containers, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens. The lab assistant II - phlebotomist performs CLIA waived laboratory tests as requested. Will assist in microbiology processing and plating specimens, as requested and completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Responsibilities

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.
  • Operate basic laboratory equipment, computers and medical software
  • Assists in Microbiology processing and plating specimens as requested.
  • Uses, maintains and cleans laboratory equipment and uses protective equipment to protect from Exposure to chemical, radiation and infectious hazards.
  • Is knowledgeable of emergency procedures.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Completion of a Phlebotomy program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: One year of clinical laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program.

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

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar.

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Organization Description



At Florida Coast Medical Center, we believe we are Stronger Together. For You. We look forward to serving communities along Floridas Treasure Coast with high-quality care in September 2025. Opening this fall, Florida Coast Medical Center will offer a wide range of specialties, including premier surgical care, neurosciences, orthopedic and spine surgery, cardiac catheterization and heart care, vascular surgery, cancer care and urology. We combine advanced technology with a compassionate approach to healthcare. Our mission is to improve lives through collaboration, innovation, and personalized servicebecause when we work together, we can do more for our patients. Join our team!

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