Laboratory Assistant

HCA Healthcare; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) retirement plan

Education support

Additional employee benefits

Job summary

HCA Florida West Marion Hospital in Ocala, FL seeks a Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist to collect specimens, process tests, and support registration and QA in the laboratory. The role requires phlebotomy skills, venipuncture proficiency, and adherence to safety and privacy policies.

You will aid in documentation and patient communication while supporting routine lab operations. The position emphasizes accurate labeling, timely specimen handling, and collaboration with the laboratory team to ensure

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience performing registration, clerical duties, and specimen processing.
• Experience with specimen documentation and patient identification procedures.
• Follows safety policies and maintains confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens and register orders in a timely manner.
• Perform venipuncture and/or finger sticks as appropriate.
• Process and prepare specimens for testing and referral.
• Label specimens accurately and maintain chain of custody.
• Educate patients on collection procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist with departmental tasks as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient education

Data entry

Teamwork

Communication skills

Privacy & security awareness

Education

Vocational/Technical Degree

1-3 years clinical laboratory experience

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

HCA Florida West Marion Hospital 4600 SW 46th Ct Ocala, FL 34474

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.

Lab Assistant / Phlebotomistperforms any three of the following non-technical functions under the supervision of thedepartmentsupervisor,manageror director. They collect specimens, process specimens,submitand monitor specimens submitted tothe referrallaboratories and patient registration.Performsduties 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 specimencollection-basedtest orders
• Completesappropriate specimencollection documentation
• Educates patient and/or familyregardingspecimen collection procedures prior to obtaining specimen
• Usescomputer informationsystemrelativeto 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 actionas appropriate
• Receives laboratory specimens into the laboratory information system
• Performs registration and order entry procedures, asrequested, with accuracy, andin 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 toestablishpolicy (as laboratory may require)
• Keepsappropriate records/documentationrelating to specimen problems and other problemsencountered, 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 andtroubleshootsany specimen requirement and/or referral testing specimen or order entry issues.
• Processes, sorts, and prepares specimens for submission to referral laboratories for testingin accordance withspecimen requirements for tests ordered.
• Regularlymonitorsand reviews the status of referred testing toassurethat results are received and made available to physicians within established turnaround times.
• Reviews Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and pending referral testing issues;takes actionas appropriate
• Communicates and troubleshoots any problem specimensin 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 exchangeaccurateandtimelytechnical information.
• Mayassistin communicationtocustomers, floors, physiciansregardingproblemand/or pendingspecimens.
• Requires 2 + years’ experienceperforming registration, clerical duties, and sending out of specimenprocessing 6. Follows safety policies and procedures
• Protects sensitive and confidential information by activelyparticipatingin the Privacy & Security Awareness program
• Adheres to company policies and standardsregardingsecurity
• 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

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

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor 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 Servicesis 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.

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