Laboratory Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare•Davie, FL

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant / Phlebotomist performs non-technical laboratory functions under the supervision of a department supervisor, manager, or director. Duties include specimen collection and processing, patient registration, and submitting and monitoring specimens sent to referral laboratories. The role follows written procedures and regulatory requirements and supports departmental goals for service, quality, compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, workplace environment, and coordination across departments. The position requires accurate specimen handling and documentation, patient identification, collection and testing procedures, specimen preparation, and communication about pending or problematic specimens. The assistant also performs related clerical and computer tasks, maintains records, follows safety and security policies, and completes assigned training. The role may involve availability during disasters.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience performing registration, clerical duties, and specimen send-out processing.
Ability to interact with coworkers in a team environment and promote a harmonious, cooperative workplace.
Excellent customer service practices.
Ability to communicate effectively with personnel to exchange accurate and timely technical information.
Ability to follow safety policies and procedures.
Ability to protect sensitive and confidential information and adhere to security policies and standards.
Ability to complete assigned annual courses and training.
Availability to work during disasters.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical degree preferred.
1–3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Paramedic, or EMT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect specimens, including venipunctures and finger sticks for pediatric, neonatal, adult, and geriatric patients; perform infant heel sticks as required by the patient population.
Follow patient identification and specimen collection procedures based on test orders, educate patients and families about collection procedures, and complete collection documentation.
Receive specimens into the laboratory information system; label, aliquot, centrifuge, process, sort, and prepare specimens according to protocols and testing requirements.
Submit specimens to referral laboratories, monitor their status, and help ensure results are available to physicians within established turnaround times.
Perform registration and order entry accurately and promptly when requested.
Review outstanding specimen reports and pending collection, accessioning, and referral-testing issues, taking appropriate action.
Communicate and troubleshoot problem specimens, specimen requirements, and referral testing or order-entry issues in a timely manner.
Prepare specimens for courier pickup and include special instructions as requested by physician orders; discard specimens according to established schedules.
Perform assigned preventive maintenance and quality assurance procedures.
Collect chain-of-custody drug specimens according to policy when required by the laboratory.
Maintain records and documentation of specimen and other problems, and take corrective action to support valid and accurate testing.
Perform clerical duties such as faxing, answering phones, using the pneumatic tube system, and handling reports.
Use laboratory computer information systems and supplies appropriately; prioritize and plan assigned work.
Clean up emergency specimen spills and follow safety procedures.
Interact cooperatively with coworkers, provide customer service, and communicate accurate and timely technical information with personnel and, as needed, customers, clinical floors, and physicians.
Protect sensitive and confidential information, follow company security policies and standards, complete annual training, and be available to work during disasters.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Wellbeing support, including 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.
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.