Laboratory Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant follows general and department-specific laboratory policies and procedures, complies with regulatory guidelines, and reviews policy changes. The role requires independent judgment, completion of assigned duties with little or no supervision, and timely demonstration of competency across designated laboratory sections. The assistant organizes and completes daily tasks, helps with specimen receiving and supply storage, and investigates and resolves specimen collection problems using the Outstanding Specimen Report and specimen tracking tools when appropriate. Actions must be documented and communicated to appropriate individuals. The position also includes participation in continuing education and required facility and corporate training. The Laboratory Assistant cooperates with the laboratory team and may train new employees or students on laboratory policies and procedures. The role requires explaining procedures and adapting communication to customers across ages and populations, while following The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals for the Laboratory, including patient identification and effective communication with other caregivers.

Requirements

Phlebotomy experience or training.
Excellent customer service skills.
High school graduation or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of phlebotomy experience.
Specimen handling experience.
Phlebotomy training from an approved school or 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 while working independently with little or no supervision.
Demonstrate initial and annual competency in designated laboratory sections by required deadlines.
Perform assigned tasks accurately and as scheduled.
Participate in continuing education and complete mandatory facility and corporate training by required deadlines.
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 and communicate them to appropriate individuals.
Train new employees or students in general and department- or section-specific laboratory policies and procedures.
Explain procedures and use communication interventions appropriate for customers across all ages and populations.
Follow The 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 benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Time-away programs, including paid time off, paid family leave, 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 and 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.