Laboratory Assistant III

HCA Healthcare • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant III handles laboratory-related duties in the pre-analytical phase of specimen processing and testing. Responsibilities include managing workflow in the Specimen Processing department, dispatching phlebotomists throughout the facility as needed, and performing blood collections. The role also assists Medical Technologists and Technicians with preparing specimens for analysis and testing, up to and including performing tests as permitted by the Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in each of the required areas of expertise referenced in section III of the posting; the specific areas are not included in the supplied description.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills to interact successfully with coworkers, staff, patients, patients’ families, and vendors.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Certified Phlebotomy Course.
• Three or more years of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting.
• Specimen processing or specimen accessioning experience.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow in the Specimen Processing department.
• Dispatch phlebotomists throughout the facility as needed.
• Perform blood collections.
• Assist Laboratory Medical Technologists and Technicians with preparing specimens for analysis and testing.
• Perform testing as permitted by the Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, 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, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED