Shift 200am -200pm rotating weekends
320 NW Commerce Drive Lake City FL 32055
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Laboratory Assistant Lab Assistant Phlebotomist performs any three of the following non-technical functions under the supervision of the department supervisor manager or director. They collect specimens process specimens submit and monitor specimens submitted to the referral laboratories and patient registration. Performs duties consistent with written procedures and regulatory requirements. Supports the department in achieving department goals for service quality regulatory compliance financial performance patient satisfaction healthy work environment and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.
What you will do in this role
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of specimen collection and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteria
Demonstrates proficiency in venipunctures andor finger sticks on pediatric neonatal adults and geriatric patients 3. Demonstrates proficiency in heel sticks on infants as patient population requires
Utilizes supplies appropriately
Follows established procedures for patient identification and specimen collection-based test orders
Completes appropriate specimen collection documentation
Educates patient andor family regarding specimen collection procedures prior to obtaining specimen
Uses computer information system relative to job functions
Responsible for clerical duties i.e. faxing phones pneumatic tube system reports
Demonstrates ability to deal with priorities first and plans for completion of duties
Reviews Outstanding Specimen Report OSR and pending specimen collectionsaccessioning issues takes action as appropriate
Receives laboratory specimens into the laboratory information system
Performs registration and order entry procedures as requested with accuracy and in a timely manner
Labels specimens and aliquots according to established protocols and according to testing ordered
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of specimen collection and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteria
Centrifuges and aliquots specimens appropriately based on specimen type and tests ordered.
Prepares specimens to be ready for courier pick-up and includes special instructions as requested by physician orders
Discards laboratory specimens according to established schedule
Performs periodic preventive maintenance and quality assurance procedures as assigned
Collects chain-of-custody drug collections according to establish policy as laboratory may require
Keeps appropriate recordsdocumentation relating to specimen problems and other problems encountered takes corrective action as necessary to ensure validity and accuracy of testing
Cleans the area upon emergency spills of specimens
Assesses specimen requirements for referral testing and troubleshoots any specimen requirement andor referral testing specimen or order entry issues.
Processes sorts and prepares specimens for submission to referral laboratories for testing in accordance with specimen requirements for tests ordered.
Regularly monitors and reviews the status of referred testing to assure that results are received and made available to physicians within established turnaround times.
Reviews Outstanding Specimen Report OSR and pending referral testing issues takes action as appropriate
Communicates and troubleshoots any problem specimens in a timely manner.
What Qualifications you will need
Ability to interact with co-workers in a team environment promoting a harmonious and cooperative working environment.
Demonstrates excellent customer service practices in all interactions.
Effectively communicate with all personnel to exchange accurate and timely technical information.
May assist in communication to customers floors physicians regarding problem andor pending specimens.
Requires 2 years experience performing registration clerical duties and sending out of specimen processing 6. Follows safety policies and procedures
Protects sensitive and confidential information by actively participating in the Privacy & Security Awareness program
Adheres to company policies and standards regarding security
Completes assigned courses and training on an annual basis
Available to work during disasters
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
VocationalTechnical Degree Preferred 1-3 years in a clinical laboratory setting preferred
CERTIFICATIONLICENSE
Phlebotomy Medical Assistant Paramedic or EMT certification preferred.
Benefits
HCA Florida Lake City Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health life career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include
Comprehensive benefits for medical prescription drug dental vision behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off paid family leave long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources including a 401k 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
Education support through tuition assistance student loan assistance certification support dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Additional benefits for fertility and family building adoption assistance life insurance supplemental health protection plans auto and home insurance legal counseling identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits Note Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services providing hospitals physicians and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale a histology and microbiology operation in Largo Florida and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals physician practices surgery centers and commercial accounts. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care uninsured discounts and other uncompensated expenses. There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.- Dr. Thomas Frist Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you find this opportunity compelling we encourage you to apply for our Laboratory Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.
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