The Seton Family of Hospitals, a not-for-profit organization, is the leading provider of healthcare services in Central Texas.Seton is building for the future providing ´Healthcare that Works and Leaves No One Behind.´
SMC Core Lab Responsibilities 1. Performs analysis of patient samples under the leadership of a MT or MLT as assigned. 2. Performs special procedures such as difficult venipunctures, Micro plate set ups, preparation of reference lab samples, etc. 3. Performs and coordinates clerical tasks around outpatient paperwork filing and billing needs. Documents QA around accuracy of outpatient orders. 4. Operates, monitors and maintains basic laboratory equipment needs according to established policies and procedures. 5. Serves as a positive resource for peers and students. Coordinates the activities related to duties and responsibilities of other Lab Assistants Clinical. Promotes teamwork. Communicates problems and needs to the supervisor. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent is required. Two (2) years laboratory experience is required. A Bachelors degree in Life Sciences field can substitute for the required experience. American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) phlebotomy certification (PBT) is preferred. Skills Must have the ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic. Accepts responsibility for learning and maintaining knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures. Accepts responsibility for remaining current on department based competencies, including all regulatory requirements. Accepts responsibility for remaining current on procedures for the environment of care and laboratory safety. Accepts responsibility for learning appropriate specimen collection procedures as acquired through didactic training and the ACC (2 day) phlebotomy course. Physical Demands Medium (Requires lifting up to 50 lbs and frequent carrying of 25 lbs objects) Standing................................Frequently Walking..................................Frequently Sitting.....................................Frequently Reclining...............................Not Required Lifting-floor to table............. Frequently Lifting-table to shoulder.....Occasionally Lifting-above shoulder.......Occasionally Lifting-by weight-25 lbs......Occasionally Carrying................................ Frequently Pushing.................................Occasionally Pulling....................................Occasionally Climbing................................Not Required Balancing............................. Occasionally Stooping/Bending................Frequently Kneeling................................Not Required Crouching............................ Frequently Crawling................................Not Required Reaching..............................Frequently Handling...............................Frequently Finger Dexterity...................Continuously Feeling................................. Frequently Talking..................................Continuously Hearing.................................Continuously Tasting/Smelling................Occasionally Vision....................................Continuously Depth Perception................Continuously Field of Vision......................Continuously Work Environment Generally experiences exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens in job Supervision Received Lab Manager Supervision Exercised N/A Physical Other None Other Functions 1. Performs other duties as assigned. 2. Maintains education requirements as the hospital mandates and independent study of 24 hours CE in a 3 year period.