Laboratory Assistant II PRN

HCA Healthcare • Fredericksburg, VA

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About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant II follows general laboratory policies and procedures and those specific to their department or section, while adhering to regulatory guidelines and reviewing policy changes. The role requires sound judgment, the ability to work independently with little or no supervision, and timely completion of scheduled tasks. The assistant maintains initial and annual competency in designated laboratory sections and participates in continuing education and required facility or corporate training.

The position supports daily laboratory operations, including receiving specimens, putting away supplies, organizing assigned work, and investigating and resolving specimen collection problems using the Outstanding Specimen Report and specimen tracking tool when appropriate. The assistant documents actions and communicates them to appropriate individuals. The role also includes training new employees or students in laboratory policies and procedures, explaining procedures using age-appropriate communication, and following patient-safety policies, including patient identification and effective communication with other caregivers.

Requirements

• Phlebotomy experience or training.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Successful completion of phlebotomy training from an approved school.
• ASCP/ASPT-certified phlebotomist or equivalent certification within six months of the start date.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of phlebotomy experience.
• Specimen-handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow general laboratory and department- or section-specific policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines, and posted policy changes.
• Assess situations, consider options, and take appropriate action while performing duties independently with little or no supervision.
• Maintain initial and annual competency in designated laboratory sections within established deadlines.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and on schedule.
• Participate in continuing education and required facility or corporate training.
• Assist the laboratory team with miscellaneous duties, including receiving specimens and putting away supplies.
• Organize and complete daily tasks in assigned areas.
• Investigate and resolve specimen collection problems using the Outstanding Specimen Report and specimen tracking tool when appropriate; document actions and communicate them to appropriate individuals.
• Train new employees and students in general and department- or section-specific laboratory policies and procedures.
• Explain procedures using communication interventions appropriate to the ages and populations served.
• Follow laboratory policies related to Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals, including patient identification and effective communication with other caregivers.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage
• Free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off and paid family leave
• Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships
• Fertility and family-building benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
• Auto and home insurance
• Legal counseling
• Identity theft protection and consumer discounts
• Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed