Laboratory Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant supports laboratory operations by following general and department-specific laboratory policies and procedures and complying with regulatory guidelines. The role requires independent judgment, accurate completion of scheduled tasks, and timely completion of initial and annual competency assessments and mandatory training. The assistant organizes and completes daily duties, assists the laboratory team with miscellaneous work such as receiving specimens and putting away supplies, and participates in continuing education.

The position includes investigating and resolving specimen collection problems using the Outstanding Specimen Report and specimen tracking tools when appropriate, documenting actions, and communicating with relevant individuals. The Laboratory Assistant may train new employees or students on laboratory policies and procedures and explains procedures using communication approaches appropriate for patients and customers of all ages and populations. The role also requires 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 graduate 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, including regulatory guidelines and posted policy changes.
• Assess situations, consider options, and determine appropriate courses of action; perform duties independently with little or no supervision.
• Complete initial and annual competency requirements for designated laboratory sections within established deadlines.
• Accurately perform scheduled tasks and participate in continuing education and required facility or corporate training.
• 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 tools when appropriate; document actions and communicate them to appropriate individuals.
• Train new employees and/or students in general and department-specific laboratory policies and procedures.
• Explain procedures using communication approaches 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 coverage.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, 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, 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, consumer discounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.

What This Job Offers

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