Laboratory Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare • Austin, TX

3d

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant performs technical and clerical functions in the laboratory. Duties include phlebotomy, specimen processing and transport, specimen plating in microbiology, histology assistance, preparing specimens for referral to other laboratories, and reporting and document filing. The role involves collecting specimens using venipuncture and capillary collection methods appropriate to specific age groups, identifying the correct tubes and other collection materials and storage conditions for tests, and ensuring positive identification of patients and samples. The Laboratory Assistant also supports microbiology and histology procedures and maintenance, handles laboratory communications and reports, and maintains outpatient standing-order records.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• One year of experience performing hospital phlebotomy if the primary responsibility is phlebotomy.

Nice To Haves

• Formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collection appropriate to specific age groups.
• Collect, process, and transport specimens.
• Identify the proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test type.
• Ensure positive identification of each patient and their samples.
• Keep collection trays and the outpatient collection area neat and well stocked.
• Process specimens for various laboratory subdepartments.
• Assist in microbiology by plating cultures, setting up antigen detection assays, performing quality control, and conducting maintenance checks.
• Assist in histology by performing basic procedures and routine maintenance and helping track specimens.
• Prepare specimens for referral to other laboratories.
• Answer phones, relay messages, and transfer patient test results.
• Distribute reports to Health Information Management, physicians, and clients.
• Maintain records of outpatient standing orders.
• Perform reporting and document filing.

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 and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Legal counseling and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

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