Laboratory Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare•Miami, FL

About The Position

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is seeking a PRN Laboratory Assistant / Phlebotomist. Under the supervision of a department supervisor, manager, or director, the role performs at least three non-technical laboratory functions, including specimen collection and processing, referral-laboratory submission and monitoring, and patient registration. The position follows written procedures and regulatory requirements and supports departmental goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, a healthy work environment, and coordination across departments. The role may involve collecting specimens from pediatric, neonatal, adult, and geriatric patients; receiving and preparing specimens; entering registrations and orders; performing clerical duties; and coordinating referral testing. The assistant documents and addresses specimen problems, communicates with relevant staff and customers, follows safety and privacy policies, and is available to work during disasters. The job posting describes HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services as a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services.

Requirements

Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers in a team environment.
Excellent customer service practices.
Ability to communicate effectively with personnel to exchange accurate and timely technical information.
At least 2 years of experience performing registration, clerical duties, and specimen send-out processing.
Follow safety policies and procedures.
Protect sensitive and confidential information and adhere to security policies and standards.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical degree.
1–3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Paramedic, or EMT certification.

Responsibilities

Understand specimen collection and testing requirements, including specimen rejection criteria.
Perform venipunctures and/or finger sticks for pediatric, neonatal, adult, and geriatric patients; perform infant heel sticks when required by the patient population.
Use supplies appropriately and follow procedures for patient identification and specimen collection based on test orders.
Complete specimen collection documentation and explain collection procedures to patients and/or their families before collection.
Use computer information systems for job functions and perform clerical duties such as faxing, answering phones, using the pneumatic tube system, and handling reports.
Prioritize and plan work, review Outstanding Specimen Reports and pending specimen issues, and take appropriate action.
Receive laboratory specimens into the laboratory information system; perform registration and order entry accurately and promptly when requested.
Label, centrifuge, aliquot, and otherwise prepare specimens according to established protocols, specimen type, and tests ordered.
Prepare specimens for courier pickup, including special instructions requested by physician orders, and discard specimens according to schedule.
Perform assigned preventive maintenance and quality assurance procedures.
Collect chain-of-custody drug specimens according to policy when required by the laboratory.
Maintain records and documentation of specimen and other problems, take corrective action, and clean emergency specimen spills.
Assess referral-testing specimen requirements, troubleshoot specimen and order-entry issues, and process, sort, and prepare specimens for referral laboratories.
Monitor referred testing and follow up to ensure results are received and available to physicians within established turnaround times.
Communicate and troubleshoot problem specimens promptly, including communicating with customers, floors, and physicians about problem or pending specimens as needed.
Follow safety, privacy, security, company policy, and annual training requirements.
Work during disasters when needed.