Laboratory Assistant

HCA Healthcare; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Westside Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant / Phlebotomist to join the team in Florida. The role involves collecting and processing specimens, ensuring accurate submission to referral laboratories, and assisting with patient registration under supervision.

The position requires proficiency in venipuncture and phlebotomy across age groups, with adherence to regulatory requirements and department goals. On-site, 4-days-a-week night schedule is described.

Qualifications

• Laboratory Assistant / Phlebotomist performs non-technical duties under supervision.
• Collects, processes and tracks specimens and registers patients in the system.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in venipunctures and/or finger sticks on pediatric, neonatal, adults and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates proficiency in heel sticks on infants.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Venipuncture

Job description

Shift time - (4 days a week) 10pm-6:30am and every other weekend

Do you have the career opportunities as a Laboratory Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Westside Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

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.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of specimen collection and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteria
• Demonstrates proficiency in venipunctures and/or finger sticks on pediatric, neonatal, adults and geriatric patients 3. Demonstrates proficiency in heel sticks on infants (