Laboratory Assistant

HCA Healthcare•Rochester, NH

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant collects blood specimens using established laboratory techniques and enters patient demographics, test information, and report inquiries into computer systems. The role processes specimens to preserve their integrity, performs accurate and efficient registration procedures to support regulatory compliance, and completes clerical duties. The assistant may obtain specimens at off-site facilities and dispatch them for courier transport to the hospital laboratory. The position requires the ability to draw blood from inpatients, outpatients, Emergency Department patients, children, and infants. The assistant works cooperatively and communicates effectively with others, while applying new methodologies as learned. The role is based at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New Hampshire.

Requirements

High school diploma preferred.
General knowledge of phlebotomy terminology.
Good computer skills.
Ability to review and understand department and hospital manuals and procedures.
Clerical perception, attention to detail, and finger dexterity to rapidly and accurately transcribe requisition data into the computer ordering system.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Active Basic Cardiac Life Support within 60 days.

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology is desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintain the phlebotomy tray in a sanitary and properly supplied condition.
Prepare test materials and ensure necessary supplies are available before and during each test.
Perform venipunctures on inpatients, outpatients, Emergency Department patients, and nursing home patients.
Verify patient identity according to laboratory policy using two identifiers; ask patients to spell their first and last names and state their date of birth, and check inpatient wristbands.
Perform venipunctures in an average of five minutes with minimal trauma for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Know the solutions used in collection tubes or locate information about specimen requirements and appropriate tubes.
Draw blood according to Standard Precautions and OSHA regulations, and dispose of needles immediately after use.
Label tubes accurately at the patient's side immediately after collection.
Dispatch specimens from off-site locations for courier transport to the hospital laboratory.
Use computer systems to enter patient demographics and test and report inquiries.
Perform registration procedures accurately and efficiently and complete clerical duties.
Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others to support job performance and working relationships.
Learn and apply new methodologies.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
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 and 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.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.