Lab Assistant - Inpatient - Per Diem
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Lab Assistant - Inpatient - Per Diem at Christus Health summary:
The Lab Assistant performs specimen collection, processing blood
and body fluids, and ensures accurate labeling and handling
following laboratory protocols. This role requires competency in
venipunctures, patient registration, and possibly verifying medical
necessity for Medicare patients. The position involves working with
infectious materials in a clinical environment, requiring adherence
to safety procedures and good communication skills. Description
POSITION SUMMARY: Is trained to perform processing blood and other
body fluids, sendouts, and other tests as required. Obtains blood
samples from the correct patient, ensuring that the blood is
properly drawn and labeled following established procedures to
assure the proper specimen for the requested testing. Is trained to
become competent at venipunctures and skin punctures. May register
and interview patients, obtaining accurate demographic and
financial information. May be required to verify medical necessity
for all Medicare patients. Requirements EDUCATION: High school
diploma or equivalent. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: SKILLS: Ability to
register patients, obtain specimens and dispense critical
information in accordance with section, laboratory, and hospital
policies and procedures. Must be able to read and write English and
be able to communicate effectively. Must be able to operate
laboratory equipment, computer systems. EXPERIENCE: Relevant
experience preferred. NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to:
Laboratory Manager, Drawsite Manager, Supervisor ENVIRONMENT: -
Bloodborne pathogen: -C (Routine Exposure Risk. Routine exposure in
daily duties. Exposed to potentially infectious material on a
regular basis and is part of the expected job risk) Generally works
in a well lighted, ventilated area. Exposure to disagreeable odors,
toxic fumes, and high noise levels and fluctuations in
temperatures. Exposed to carcinogenic, hazardous and radioactive
materials; sharp needles and blades; infectious diseases; toxic
fumes. Mental stress from working with infectious materials and
reporting results that directly affect patient care. Activities of
the job are carried out indoors, at blood drawing stations, or at a
desk, bench or bedside. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: May be required to
work more than a standard shift as dictated by workload, staffing,
and equipment failure. Requires standing, sitting, stooping
throughout the entire shift. Work occasionally requires safe
waist-high lifting and transferring of pediatric and adult
patients, usually with assistance. Pushing and pulling up to adult
weights may be required. Higher than shoulder reaching may also be
required. Work requires finger dexterity, good color vision, close
work, good hearing, and good vision. Job often requires working
rapidly and under time pressure for long periods of time. Keywords:
phlebotomy, lab assistant, blood collection, specimen processing,
venipuncture, patient registration, clinical laboratory, medical
testing, infection control, hospital lab
Keywords: Christus Health, Albuquerque , Lab Assistant - Inpatient - Per Diem, Healthcare , Santa Fe, New Mexico
