Lab Assistant III

Tenet Healthcare
Tucson, AZ, US
Posted May 6, 2026
New

### Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Carondelet St. Marys Hospital 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 Carondelet St. Marys Hospital, 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

    ### Job Summary

    Position 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; assists pathologists and histotechs, as needed. Will supervise or lead lab assistant I and II positions, as requested. Completes prioritization, receipt, registration and distribution of specimens. Has responsibility for sendout/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.

    ### Responsibilities

  • Interpersonal skills to interact in a professional and competent manner using effective listening, verbal and written communications with patients, clients, laboratory colleagues and other healthcare professionals
  • Service orientation actively looking for ways to care through respect, courtesy, empathy and warmth when communicating with patients and clients
  • Aware of response to others by using feedback, listening skills, verbal and non\-verbal communication skills
  • Team\-work skills contributing to departmental success
  • Operate basic laboratory equipment, computers and medical software
  • Accurate data entry into medical software
  • Attention to detail to verify relevant data and process specimens ensuring appropriate specimens are handled, packaged and shipped to the designated laboratory according to established protocols and specimen integrity
  • Understands the pre\-analytical variables that affect laboratory specimens
  • Correct application of laboratory medical terminology and measurements
  • Organizational, planning, and prioritization skills to handle multiple tasks and accomplish work accurately and timely
  • Demonstrates problem solving by taking the appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns
  • Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high volume setting
  • ### Qualifications

  • Minimum Requirements:
  • + Education:High school diploma or equivalent required.

    + Experience:3 years of laboratory experience.

    + Licensure/Certification/Registration: Phlebotomy Certification where state law requires.

  • Preferred Requirements:
  • + Education: Associates degree in laboratory or medical related field from an accredited institution preferred.

    + Experience: Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience preferred.

    + Licensure/Certification/Registration: Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar preferred.

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    ### Organization Description

    St. Marys Hospital, established in 1880, is Southern Arizonas longest continually operating hospital and one of the top medical centers in Tucson and the region. Home to the Carondelet Heart \& Vascular Institute, St. Marys is recognized as a destination hospital for minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery, as well as advanced stroke care, emergency care, wound care and bariatric surgery. St. Marys strives to offer personalized, compassionate care to every patient. Join our team!

    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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  • Interpersonal skills to interact in a professional and competent manner using effective listening, verbal and written communications with patients, clients, laboratory colleagues and other healthcare professionals
  • Service orientation actively looking for ways to care through respect, courtesy, empathy and warmth when communicating with patients and clients
  • Aware of response to others by using feedback, listening skills, verbal and non\-verbal communication skills
  • Team\-work skills contributing to departmental success
  • Operate basic laboratory equipment, computers and medical software
  • Accurate data entry into medical software
  • Attention to detail to verify relevant data and process specimens ensuring appropriate specimens are handled, packaged and shipped to the designated laboratory according to established protocols and specimen integrity
  • Understands the pre\-analytical variables that affect laboratory specimens
  • Correct application of laboratory medical terminology and measurements
  • Organizational, planning, and prioritization skills to handle multiple tasks and accomplish work accurately and timely
  • Demonstrates problem solving by taking the appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns
  • Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high volume setting
  • Minimum Requirements:
  • + Education:High school diploma or equivalent required.

    + Experience:3 years of laboratory experience.

    + Licensure/Certification/Registration: Phlebotomy Certification where state law requires.

  • Preferred Requirements:

+ Education: Associates degree in laboratory or medical related field from an accredited institution preferred.

+ Experience: Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience preferred.

+ Licensure/Certification/Registration: Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar preferred.

\#LI\-CN1

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