Laboratory Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare•Rochester, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant collects blood specimens using established laboratory techniques and enters patient demographics, test information, and report inquiries using a computer. The role ensures accurate specimen processing to maintain specimen integrity, completes registration procedures accurately and efficiently to support regulatory compliance, and performs clerical duties. The assistant also obtains specimens at off-site facilities and dispatches 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 served by Frisbie Memorial Hospital. The role includes maintaining a sanitary, properly stocked phlebotomy tray; preparing test materials and supplies; performing venipunctures across patient populations; verifying patient identity according to laboratory policy; and labeling specimens at the patient’s side immediately after collection. The assistant follows Standard Precautions and OSHA regulations, disposes of needles immediately after use, and learns and applies new methodologies. The position requires effective communication, cooperation, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

High school diploma preferred.
Medical terminology desirable.
General knowledge of phlebotomy terminology.
Good computer skills.
Ability to review and understand department and hospital manuals and procedures to carry out job duties.
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

High school diploma.
Medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Collect blood specimens using established laboratory techniques.
Enter patient demographics, test information, and report inquiries using a keyboard and computer.
Process specimens accurately to maintain specimen integrity.
Perform registration procedures accurately and efficiently to ensure regulatory compliance.
Perform clerical duties.
Obtain specimens from patients at off-site facilities.
Maintain a sanitary and properly supplied phlebotomy tray.
Prepare test materials and ensure necessary materials and supplies are available during each test.
Perform venipunctures on inpatient, outpatient, Emergency Room, and nursing home patients.
Identify patients according to laboratory policy, including verifying two identifiers and checking an inpatient’s wristband.
Perform venipunctures in an average of five minutes with minimal trauma to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Know the solutions used in collection tubes or locate information about specimen requirements and appropriate tubes.
Follow Standard Precautions and OSHA regulations when drawing blood and immediately dispose of needles after use.
Label tubes accurately at the patient’s side immediately after the procedure with appropriate information.
Dispatch specimens collected at off-site locations for courier transport to the hospital laboratory.
Communicate and work cooperatively with others to support job performance and working relationships.
Learn and apply new methodologies.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
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.
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.