Phlebotomy Lab Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent from an accredited program.
• Graduate of a phlebotomy course, unless the applicant qualifies through the alternative pathway.
• If a phlebotomy program has not been completed, one year of medical laboratory experience or college coursework in biological or chemical sciences is required.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certification.
• An additional six months of experience.
• Six months of computer keyboarding experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens for the section, including preparing blood smears and body fluid slides, centrifuging specimens, streaking microbiology plates, and preparing specimens for transport to reference labs.
• Perform specimen processing and testing independently, including moderate-complexity testing.
• Apply knowledge of laboratory methods and pathological processes, correlating disease states with test results.
• Set up instruments and perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Perform basic quality control as instructed and collect quality-assurance data.
• Perform clerical duties, including answering telephones, communicating verified test results by phone, typing procedures, entering and retrieving data, filing paperwork and slides, faxing documents, and assisting with supply inventory.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and waived testing as designated.
• Follow laboratory regulatory standards and hospital and accrediting-agency policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance.
• Counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning.
• Consumer discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance, including tuition, student loan, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program, including paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to eligible full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.