Lab Asst PRN

HCA Healthcare • Saint Petersburg, FL

88d

About The Position

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. We are seeking a Lab Asst PRN for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

Requirements

• Ability to interact with co-workers in a team environment, promoting a harmonious and cooperative working environment.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service practices in all interactions.
• Effectively communicate with all personnel to exchange accurate and timely technical information.
• Requires 2+ years experience performing registration, clerical duties, and sending out of specimen processing.
• Follows safety policies and procedures.
• Protects sensitive and confidential information by actively participating in the Privacy & Security Awareness program.
• Adheres to company policies and standards regarding security.
• Completes assigned courses and training on an annual basis.
• Available to work during disasters.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational/Technical Degree Preferred.
• 1-3 years in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
• Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Paramedic or EMT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens, process specimens, submit and monitor specimens submitted to the referral laboratories and patient registration.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of specimen collection and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteria.
• Demonstrates proficiency in venipunctures and/or finger sticks on pediatric, neonatal, adults and geriatric patients.
• Utilizes supplies appropriately.
• Follows established procedures for patient identification and specimen collection based test orders.
• Completes appropriate specimen collection documentation.
• Educates patient and/or family regarding specimen collection procedures prior to obtaining specimen.
• Uses computer information system relative to job functions.
• Responsible for clerical duties (i.e., faxing, phones, pneumatic tube system, reports).
• Demonstrates ability to deal with priorities first and plans for completion of duties.
• Reviews Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and pending specimen collections/accessioning issues; takes action as appropriate.
• Receives laboratory specimens into the laboratory information system.
• Performs registration and order entry procedures, as requested, with accuracy, and in a timely manner.
• Labels specimens and aliquots according to established protocols and according to testing ordered.
• Centrifuges and aliquots specimens appropriately, based on specimen type and tests ordered.
• Prepares specimens to be ready for courier pick-up and includes special instructions as requested by physician orders.
• Discards laboratory specimens according to established schedule.
• Performs periodic preventive maintenance and quality assurance procedures as assigned.
• Collects chain-of-custody drug collections according to established policy.
• Keeps appropriate records/documentation relating to specimen problems and other problems encountered.
• Cleans the area upon emergency spills of specimens.
• Assesses specimen requirements for referral testing and troubleshoots any specimen requirement and/or referral testing specimen or order entry issues.
• Processes, sorts, and prepares specimens for submission to referral laboratories for testing in accordance with specimen requirements for tests ordered.
• Regularly monitors and reviews the status of referred testing to assure that results are received and made available to physicians within established turnaround times.
• Communicates and troubleshoots any problem specimens in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed