Laboratory Assistant III performs blood specimen collection, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; will perform CLIA waived laboratory tests, as requested. Laboratory Assistant III will process anatomic pathology and cytology specimens, as requested. Laboratory Assistant III assists pathologists and histotechs as needed. Laboratory Assistant III will supervise or lead lab assistant I and II positions, as requested.

• Completes prioritization, receipt, registration and distribution of specimens.
• Has responsibility for sendout/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

Required: High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred: Associates degree in laboratory or medical related field from an accredited institution

Required: 3 years of laboratory experience
Preferred: In addition to above, basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience preferred

Required: Phlebotomy Certification where State law requires
Preferred: Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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.