Laboratory Assistant

Alaska Regional Hospital; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Assistant to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will ensure accurate blood sample collection, maintain quality control, and provide exceptional patient care. This position offers a chance to work in a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact patient outcomes. With a commitment to personal growth and community support, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a difference in healthcare. Join a team that values integrity and compassion, and take the next step in your career today!

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Benefits

401(k) Plan with Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Qualifications

• Prior experience in specimen receiving and phlebotomy preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and good computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples and ensure proper patient identification.
• Maintain quality control and provide courteous customer service.
• Train new employees and maintain records of tests performed.

Skills

Computer Skills

Communication Skills

Phlebotomy

Clerical Skills

Education

Course in Medical Terminology

Job description

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Laboratory Assistant today with Alaska Regional Hospital.

Benefits

Alaska Regional Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and more.
• Free 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.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a Laboratory Assistant. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Laboratory Assistant at our facility you will be an integral part of our Laboratory team. We are a highly functioning team that supports many different departments and has a passion for providing the best patient care through compassionate, professional interactions and reliable testing. In this role:

• Collects blood samples ensuring proper patient identification and labeling of samples.
• Follows hospital policies and procedures for transporting/delivering samples to Laboratory.
• Receives specimens into the computer system and delivers them to the appropriate areas of the lab for testing.
• Maintains strict quality control for procedures.
• May perform special tests such as glucose tolerance tests.
• Streaking plates for microbiology set up, perform and report specific waived testing.
• Maintains records of tests performed and blood samples taken.
• Maintains needed equipment and supplies.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Provides courteous and caring customer service and support to patients, family members, physicians, and their office staff.
• Orders Laboratory tests and, when necessary, sends specimens to a reference laboratory.
• Verifies documentation on incoming orders and maintains necessary logs.
• Sends test results of outpatients to the attending physician.
• Trains new employees and others in specimen receiving duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Good computer skills; filing/clerical skills.
• Prior specimen receiving experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Course in medical terminology preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

HCA Healthcare's Alaska Regional Hospital is known for our expertise, compassion, and skills. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Laboratory Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and 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.