Hospital - Clinical Lab Assistant Senior​/Float

Hospital - Clinical Lab Assistant Senior (Morning hours/Float)

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Under limited supervision, performs phlebotomy, processes specimens, handles client inquiries, conducts waived testing, contributes to pre-analytic laboratory tasks and assists with bedside procedures.

HOURS: 4:00AM-12:30 Monday-Friday one weekend a month is required and rotating holidays. Willing to float between MSRH and MCC as needed.

• Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture to collect blood specimens from patients.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during the phlebotomy process.
• Receive and accession specimens into the laboratory information system (LIS).
• Prepare and aliquot specimens for various laboratory tests following established protocols.
• Provide information regarding specimen collection, test requisitions, and laboratory procedures.
• Address inquiries and concerns, escalating complex issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist in the preparation and setup of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Ensure the proper handling and transportation of specimens within the laboratory.
• Inventories supplies, equipment and requisitions as needed.
• Provides in-service training and precepts lab assistant.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines and meet urgent patient, provider, and system needs
• Ability to collaborate with laboratory staff to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Ability to perform waived testing procedures according to established protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of recording and maintaining accurate documentation of waived test results.
• Ability to verify the accuracy of patient information and specimen labeling.
• Knowledge of labeling, documenting, and preparing collected specimens for transport to the laboratory.
• Knowledge of relevant laboratory safety and infection control protocols.
• Knowledge of laboratory information systems (LIS) is an asset.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of a certified phlebotomy program is preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years' experience in phlebotomy and specimen processing within a clinical laboratory setting.

• 5 years' experience in phlebotomy and specimen processing within a clinical laboratory setting

• Job Identification 6061
• Job Category Clinical Programs & Services
• Posting Date 02/05/2026, 01:11 PM
• Apply Before 03/07/2026, 01:11 PM
• Degree Level HS Graduate or Equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations  Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)