Laboratory Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Parham Doctors' Hospital is hiring a PRN Laboratory Assistant. The role follows general laboratory and department-specific policies and procedures, complies with regulatory guidelines, and keeps current with posted policy changes. The Laboratory Assistant performs assigned work accurately and independently, demonstrates competency in designated laboratory sections, and participates in required training and continuing education. Duties include helping the laboratory team with specimen receiving and supply organization, completing daily tasks in assigned areas, investigating and resolving specimen collection issues, and documenting and communicating actions appropriately. The role also includes training new employees or students and explaining procedures using communication appropriate for patients and customers across ages and populations. The assistant follows The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals for the Laboratory, including patient identification and effective communication with other caregivers.

Requirements

• At least 3 months of phlebotomy experience or training from an accredited school of phlebotomy.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of phlebotomy experience.
• Specimen handling experience.
• Phlebotomy training from an approved school.
• Phlebotomy certification.
• ASCP/ASPT certified phlebotomist or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Follow general laboratory and department- or section-specific policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines, and posted policy changes.
• Assess situations, consider options, and determine appropriate courses of action; perform duties independently with little or no supervision.
• Demonstrate initial and annual competency in designated laboratory sections within established deadlines.
• Perform assigned tasks accurately and 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 taken and communicate them to appropriate individuals.
• Train new employees and students in general and department-specific laboratory policies and procedures.
• Explain procedures and use communication interventions appropriate for customers across ages and populations.
• Follow applicable Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals for the Laboratory, including patient identification and effective communication with other caregivers.

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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED