Laboratory Assistant

HCA Healthcare•Georgetown, TX

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant performs technical and clerical functions in the laboratory. The role includes phlebotomy, specimen processing and transport, microbiology specimen plating, histology assistance, preparing specimens for referral to other laboratories, and reporting and document filing. The assistant performs age-appropriate venipuncture and capillary collection, ensures patient and specimen identification, and supports laboratory operations and outpatient collection areas.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
One year of experience performing hospital phlebotomy if phlebotomy is the primary responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

Perform venipuncture and capillary collection appropriate to specific age groups.
Collect, process, and transport specimens.
Identify the appropriate tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test type.
Ensure positive identification of each patient and their respective samples.
Keep collection trays and the outpatient collection area neat and well stocked.
Process specimens for various laboratory subdepartments.
Assist in microbiology by plating cultures, setting up antigen detection assays, and performing quality control and maintenance checks.
Assist in histology by performing basic procedures and routine maintenance and helping track specimens.
Prepare specimens for referral to other laboratories.
Answer phones, relay messages, and transfer patient test results.
Distribute reports to Health Information Management, physicians, and clients.
Maintain records of standing orders for outpatients.
Perform reporting and document filing.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
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.