Lab Assistant III

Conifer Health Solutions•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

FULL-TIME DAYS 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.

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Three years of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE : Phlebotomy Certification where state law requires

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
Maintains safe environment
Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
Operate basic laboratory equipment, computers and medical software
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.
Completes prioritization, receipt, registration and distribution of specimens.
Is responsible for send out/reference lab shipping, tracking and billing.
Assists pathologists as needed.
Processes anatomic pathology and cytology specimens as requested.
Will assist with processing of anatomic pathology specimens including preparation of microscopic tissue slides, staining and specimen management, as requested.