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Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen
Laboratory Assistant III
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What they do
A Pathology Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests in laboratories that specify in pathology, or medical patient diagnosis. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results.
$41,774 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Embark on a rewarding career with Valley Baptist
Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team! Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
- Harlingen 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 Valley Baptist
- Harlingen, 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.
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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Job Summary This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus 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 pathologists and histotechs as needed. Will supervise or lead lab assistant I and II positions, as requested. Responsibilities Completes prioritization, receipt, registration, and distribution of specimens. Has responsibility for send out/reference lab shipping, tracking, and billing. Will perform waived testing, as requested. Will assist with processing of anatomic pathology specimens including preparation of microscopic tissue slides, staining and specimen management, as requested.Qualifications Education:
Required:
High school diploma or equivalentPreferred:
Associate degree in the laboratory or medical-related field from an accredited institutionExperience:
Required:
3 years of laboratory experiencePreferred:
In addition to above, basic laboratory computer/lab information system experienceCertifications:
Required:
Phlebotomy certification where State law requiresPreferred:
Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar #LI-NR1 Organization Description We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team! Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.