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Laboratory Assistant III

Valley Baptist Health System
Harlingen, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2025 CLOSED ON 1/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant III position at Valley Baptist Health System?



Embark on a rewarding career with Valley Baptist - Harlingen hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Valley Baptist - Harlingen, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Completes prioritization, receipt, registration, and distribution of specimens. Has responsibility for send out/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.

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

Full Time Nights

Summary

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

Education:

Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Associate degree in the laboratory or medical-related field from an accredited institution

Experience:

Required: 3 years of laboratory experience

Preferred: In addition to above, basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience

Certifications:

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

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.

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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.

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Certifications:

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

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Completes prioritization, receipt, registration, and distribution of specimens. Has responsibility for send out/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.

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