Laboratory Assistant jobs in Killeen, TX

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: 7:30am – 4pm

Location: 2201 S CLEAR CREEK RD, Killeen, 76549

The community you’ll be caring for:

§ Located in the heart of Texas, AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook provide care for the citizens of Bell, Coryell and Lampasas counties.

§ Both AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook are committed to reinvesting in the community by offering the services, technologies, and facilities to set the standard with the continually changing healthcare industry.

§ As a member of our team of more than 1,000 employees you will enjoy competitive salaries, exceptional benefits and opportunities for growth while working in an environment that is centered around our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Lead Laboratory Assistant assists the Supervisor in coordinating the daily nontechnical activities of the Laboratory and may be the provider of orientation and training for newly hired, as well as, providing updated in-service to the Laboratory Assistants and Phlebotomists. Acts as the "In Charge" person over the Specimen Processing Area and Phlebotomy during the times the Supervisor is absent. Also performs waived testing and result reporting, if applicable.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Ability to learn and use the Laboratory Information Systems.

• Ensure specimens are correctly labeled and orders are received.

• Documents temperatures of equipment, performs preventative maintenance of equipment.

• Performs Microbiology duties assigned, including Micro specimen processing, slide preparation and staining, culture setups, and handle positive blood cultures.

• Performs cross training within the laboratory and performs additional duties as assigned. Monitors reference labs reports and requests results that are overdue.

• Mentors new employees and ensures competency documentation is completed.

• Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include:

o Collects patient, physician and test order information in order to create patient accounts. This includes verifying patient identification, insurance information, physician credentials and test order requirements.

o Blood specimen collection to include phlebotomy and skin puncture for all age groups

o General equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation

o Receives, and processes patient specimens which includes separating specimens by centrifugation prior to testing. May include transporting.

o Aliquots different sample types, if needed, and either loads preanalytical instruments, which include automated stainers, or delivers them to the testing department

o Cytopreparatory staining

o Accessioning of surgical cases that requires a knowledge of anatomy.

o Receive and set up cultures. Inoculation of different petri dishes for bacterial growth

o Blood and/or Blood Component processing, storing, shipping, modifying and selecting compatible products using a validated Transfusion Information System

o Performs periodic preventive instrument maintenance and quality assurance procedures as assigned

o Cleaning and disinfection of selected or assigned laboratory equipment and spaces, and other pre-analytical activities.

o Inventory control and supply stocking

• May act as a preceptor when teaching new staff and Students when assigned.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• High School degree or equivalent

• Two years of related laboratory experience

Preferred qualifications:

• Three years hospital-based in a laboratory setting
• One year experience in AdventHealth Lab
• BLS
• MLA(ASCP) or PBT(ASCP)