Laboratory Assistant

HCA Healthcare•Rochester, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant collects blood specimens using established laboratory techniques, enters patient demographics and test or report inquiries using a keyboard and computer, and processes specimens accurately to maintain their integrity. The role also performs registration procedures to support regulatory compliance and handles clerical duties. Specimens may be collected at off-site facilities and dispatched 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 Laboratory Assistant works cooperatively with others, communicates effectively, and demonstrates the ability to learn and apply new methodologies.

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.
Clerical perception, attention to detail, and finger dexterity to rapidly and accurately transcribe data from requisitions 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.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Collect blood specimens from inpatients, outpatients, Emergency Department patients, nursing home patients, children, and infants using established techniques.
Maintain the phlebotomy tray in a sanitary and properly supplied condition and prepare test materials before each test.
Verify patient identity according to laboratory policy using two identifiers; check inpatient wristbands.
Perform venipunctures with minimal trauma, aiming to complete them in an average of five minutes across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Know or locate information about tube solutions, specimen requirements, and appropriate collection tubes.
Follow Standard Precautions and OSHA regulations when drawing blood, and dispose of needles immediately after use.
Label tubes accurately at the patient’s side immediately after collection.
Process specimens accurately to maintain specimen integrity.
Perform registration procedures accurately and efficiently to support regulatory compliance.
Enter patient demographics and test or report inquiries using a keyboard and computer.
Perform clerical duties and accurately transcribe requisition data into the computer ordering system.
Collect specimens at off-site facilities and dispatch them for courier transport to the hospital laboratory.
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 services.
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.
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.