Laboratory Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare•Richmond, VA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Henrico Doctors' Hospital is hiring a PRN Laboratory Assistant. The role supports laboratory operations by following general and department-specific policies and procedures, complying with regulatory guidelines, and keeping up with posted policy changes. The assistant performs assigned tasks accurately and independently, completes required competency assessments and training on time, and participates in continuing education and mandatory facility or corporate training. The position includes organizing and completing daily work in assigned areas, helping the laboratory team with miscellaneous duties such as receiving specimens and putting away supplies, 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 the appropriate individuals. The role also involves training new employees or students in laboratory policies and procedures, explaining procedures using communication approaches suited to patients and customers of all ages, and following applicable Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals, including patient identification and effective communication with 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 take appropriate action; perform duties independently with little or no supervision.
Demonstrate initial and annual competency in designated laboratory sections within established deadlines.
Perform scheduled tasks accurately and complete mandatory training and continuing education as required.
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/or students in general laboratory and department-specific policies and procedures.
Explain procedures using communication interventions appropriate for customers across ages and populations.
Follow 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 services.
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.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.