Laboratory Assistant

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) plan with matching

Education support

Additional benefits for fertility and,

Zusammenfassung

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville is seeking a Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist to support core laboratory duties. You will collect and process specimens, perform venipunctures and finger sticks across pediatric to geriatric patients, and register orders in the LIS.

The role requires accuracy in documentation and strong customer service to patients and staff. Responsibilities include educating patients, handling clerical tasks, and ensuring specimen integrity for testing.

Qualifikationen

• Understands specimen collection and testing requirements and criteria.
• Proficient in venipunctures and finger sticks across pediatric to geriatric patients.
• Follows patient identification and specimen collection procedures.
• Completes specimen collection documentation accurately.
• Educates patients/families on procedures prior to collection.
• Uses laboratory LIS and computer systems for job functions.
• Performs clerical tasks (faxing, phones, courier, reporting).
• Prioritizes tasks and plans to complete duties efficiently.
• Reviews OSR and pending specimen issues; acts as needed.
• Receives specimens into LIS and handles registration and orders.
• Labels specimens according to protocols and tests ordered.
• Centrifuges/aliquoting per specimen type and tests.
• Prepares specimens for courier and notes special instructions.
• Discards specimens per schedule; maintains records.
• Maintains equipment and performs preventive maintenance and QA as assigned.
• Collects chain-of-custody drug collections as required.
• Maintains documentation of specimen problems and corrective actions.
• Cleans area after spills; ensures safety and compliance.
• Assesses referral testing requirements and troubleshoots issues.
• Prepares samples for referral testing and monitors turnaround times.

Aufgaben

• Demonstrates understanding of specimen collection and testing requirements.
• Perfoms venipunctures and finger sticks across all ages.
• Follows patient identification and test order procedures.
• Completes specimen collection documentation and LIS entries.
• Educates patients and families about collection procedures.
• Uses LIS and other computer systems for daily tasks.
• Handles clerical duties such as faxing and phone coverage.
• Prioritizes work and plans for timely completion.
• Monitors OSR and referral testing issues and resolves as needed.
• Receives and registers specimens; ensures accurate order entry.
• Labels and aliquots specimens per protocol and tests ordered.
• Centrifuges/aliquot specimens as required by tests.
• Prepares specimens for courier shipment with special instructions.
• Discards specimens per policy and maintains related records.
• Performs preventive maintenance and QA activities.
• Collects chain-of-custody samples when required.
• Keeps records of specimen problems and corrective actions.
• Cleans work area after spills; maintains safety.
• Assesses referral testing needs and troubleshoots accordingly.
• Ensures timely reporting of results to physicians.

Kenntnisse

Venipunctures

Finger sticks

Specimen collection

Patient registration

Laboratory information system

Clerical duties

Quality assurance

Safety procedures

Ausbildung

Vocational/Technical Degree Preferred

1-3 years in a clinical laboratory setting preferred

Jobbeschreibung

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital 6500 Newberry Road Gainesville, FL 32605

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Phlebotomist

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
• Demonstratesproficiencyin venipunctures and/orfinger stickson pediatric, neonatal, adults and geriatric patients 3. Demonstratesproficiencyinheel stickson infants (as patient populationrequires)
• Utilizes supplies appropriately
• Follows established procedures for patient identification and specimen collection-based test orders
• Completes appropriate specimen collection documentation
• Educates patient and/or 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 collections/accessioning 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 policy (as laboratory may require)
• Keeps appropriate records/documentation 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 and/or 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:

• Abilityto 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 and/or 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

• Vocational/Technical Degree Preferred
• 1-3 years in a clinical laboratory setting preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Paramedic or EMT certification preferred.

Benefits

• 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 401(k) 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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