Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Laboratory Assistant like you to be a part of our team.

The hours are 10am-6:30pm Mon-Fri (five 8hr shifts / week) Currently, no weekends but could be added on later. Position is mix between phlebotomy and specimen processing.

As a Laboratory Assistant, you will perform various functions in the laboratory of a technical or clerical nature. You will be responsible for phlebotomy, specimen processing, specimen plating in microbiology, histology assistance, preparing specimens for referral to other laboratories, and reporting and document filing.

You will perform venipuncture and capillary collection appropriate to specific age groups

You will collect, process, and transport specimens

You will identify proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test type

You will ensure positive identification of each patient and respective samples

You will keep collection trays and outpatient collection area neat and well stocked

You will perform specimen processing for various sub departments

You will assist, as necessary, in microbiology, including plating cultures, setting up antigen detection assays, quality control, and maintenance checks

You will assist, as necessary, in histology, including performing basic procedures, performing routine maintenance, and assisting in tracking specimens

You will answer phones, relay messages, and transfer patient test results

You will distribute reports to Health Information Management, physicians, and clients

You will maintain records of standing orders for outpatients

Experience

Previous phlebotomy experience – preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program – preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification – preferred

St. David's Medical Center, part of St. David's HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David's Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David's Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David's Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region's largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.

St. David's Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Laboratory Assistant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.