Clinical Lab Assistant (CLA)

Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA)Fulltime – Nights, 10 hour shift (8p – 6:30a); Alternating wknds$5K Sign On Bonus (eligible new hires)Are you looking for a rewarding career with family-friendly hours and top-notch benefits? We are looking for a qualified Clinical Lab Assistant like you to join our Texas Health family.Position HighlightsWork location: 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231

Work environment: Laboratory

Work hours: Night shift; 10 hour shift (8p - 6:30a); with alternating weekends

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas is an 898-bed, Magnet-designated hospital and recognized clinical program leader, having provided compassionate care to the residents of Dallas and surrounding communities since 1966. A full-service regional referral center, Texas Health Dallas has approximately 3,500 employees and 1,100 physicians on its medical staff, and offers a full range of services, including cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, senior care, women's services and a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Texas Health Dallas has been recognized as a U.S. News and World Report Best Hospital in multiple specialties and is an accredited Cycle IV Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers. The hospital is also a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, a certified Emergency Stroke Care center and was named “Best Place to Have a Baby” in Dallas County in 2012.We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence.Qualifications:High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

CLIAFE – must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.

Completion of a one semester course in phlebotomy preferred.

1 year of experience in a hospital setting or high volume setting highly preferred.

PBT (ASCP) – Phlebotomy Technician preferred upon hire.

Skills:Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

Strong critical thinking, problem solving and organizational skills.

Proficient in basic computer skills.

Prefer: Venipuncture skills with all age groups.

Position Responsibilities:Specimen Integrity:For those entities performing phlebotomy, employee follows laboratory procedure for specimen collection, patient identification and labeling as appropriate for the age of the patient.

Follows laboratory procedures for handling, and processing in a manner which is appropriate and follows safety guidelines.

Follows laboratory procedures for handling unacceptable specimens.

Test Procedures:Follows established laboratory test procedures.

Performs procedures in other areas of the Laboratory as required by hospital entity.

Reports and evaluates test results.

Communicates and documents relevant patient data to appropriate personnel.

Communicates with nursing personnel if there is a delay in specimen collection or questions about orders.

Patient Treatment: Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific criteria.

Laboratory Operations:Facilitates workflow process.

Helps other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care.

Processes specimens.

Demonstrates ability to perform specimen processing protocols.

Checks outstanding collection list.

Troubleshoots and follows through on outstanding collections which appear to have not been collected/received when expected.

Knows and uses computer downtime procedures as needed.

Relays information to next shift and coworkers.

Performs outpatient processing.

Input’s laboratory orders.

Calls physician for clarification of orders if necessary.

Performs medical necessity checking of applicable orders.

Stocks supplies in work area at the beginning and the end of the shift and/or as needed.

Gives proper notification when supplies need to be ordered.

Demonstrates active cost effectiveness.

Utilizes time between collections to accomplish other needed tasks (ex. supply management, housekeeping duties, checks with other areas and provides assistance).

Professional Accountability:Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees, and observers.

Maintains commitment to profession by attending continuing education sessions. (ex. Web seminars, ASCP seminars, Tarleton and Lab sponsored seminars by industry).

Completes mandatory hospital/laboratory education and departmental competencies within required time frame.

Mandatory health requirements are completed within required time frame.

Completes assigned work within required time and offers assistance to other coworkers.

Uses laboratory equipment (computer, instruments, etc.) for hospital use only.

Time and attendance are satisfactory.

Employee exhibits a professional appearance.

Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solution regarding delivery of patient care.

Interacts professionally and pleasantly with all encountered and promotes customer satisfaction.

Performs patient care tasks in a manner enhancing the quality of care.

Adheres to THR Promise Behaviors.

Quality Control/Documentation:Quality control guidelines are followed.

Quality control and equipment maintenance documentation is in compliance with all departmental quality control procedures and all regulatory guidelines.

The data is accurate, complete, and legible.

Troubleshoots quality control and instrumentation effectively.

Safety:Incorporates safety/infection control measures into work practices.

Follows HIPAA guidelines.

Demonstrates knowledge and follows all hospital and lab safety/infection control policies and procedures.

Participates in required hospital/laboratory safety drills.

Utilizes the event reporting tool to document and report patient situations, on-the-job injuries, and medical device malfunctioning.

Why Texas Health? As a Texas Health Clinical Lab Assistant, you’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health Dallas a great place to work.Here are a few of our recent awards:2021 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (7 th year in a row)

Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)

“America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes

A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work®

Additional perks of being a Clinical Lab Assistant:Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing to a teamwork environment.

Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training, and dedicated leadership resources.

Enjoy opportunities for growth.

Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits , Job Listings by Category , recent Awards we’ve won and more.Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org .Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.