Laboratory Assistant

Portsmouth Regional Hospital - New Hampshire; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Education support

Employee discounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Portsmouth Regional Hospital in New Hampshire is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to collect blood from patients of all ages, process specimens for testing, and perform point-of-care testing as required. The role supports patient care through accurate specimen handling and quick response to requests, while maintaining safety and quality in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate competency in phlebotomy, specimen processing, and independent work with strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must perform venipuncture and blood collection with a high level of skill.
• Ability to accession lab orders and prepare specimens for testing.
• Familiarity with specimen processing, storage, and transport requirements.
• Competency in point-of-care testing and basic QC procedures.
• Demonstrates safe, independent work habits and effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood from patients of all ages per physician orders.
• Process specimens and prepare them for testing in the lab.
• Perform and document point-of-care testing as required.
• Respond to urgent requests and manage multiple priorities.
• Train others in phlebotomy and basic lab tasks as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and monitor inventory.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Blood draw

Specimen handling

Point-of-care testing

Laboratory procedures

Teamwork

Tools

Centrifuge

POC devices

Lab equipment

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Laboratory Assistant? At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY: Collects blood from patients of all ages as required by physician orders including difficult patients. Accessions lab orders as appropriate. Processes blood to prepare for testing in all laboratory areas. Performs Point of Care testing. Responds to phone inquiries in a timely manner and is a resource to others.

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Know policies, procedures and practices necessary to perform a variety of blood drawing procedures with a very high skill level using standard techniques and equipment Able to answer questions regarding specimen requirements and laboratory processes Able to research special tests and problems
• Know policies, procedures and practices necessary to perform specimen processing duties (centrifugation, batching from offsite locations, aliquoting and special shipping as appropriate and maintaining specimen integrity through compliance with transport/storage requirements)
• Able to perform point of care testing
• Responds to requests for emergency service in a timely manner, able to manage multiple conflicting priorities and direct others as needed
• Is aware of the role of the position and its potential impact on patient care, the work unit, the department, and facility operations Maintains excellent working relationships with coworkers within and outside of the laboratory
• Makes decisions and establishes priorities for specimen collection and processing based on established policies and procedures. Works in an independent manner Can function without supervision
• Maintains clean workstation Manages inventory efficiently being aware of levels and outdates of materials, rotates stock, eliminates waste
• Demonstrates initial and annual competency in phlebotomy, specimen processing, and waived and moderate complexity testing as POC or in the Lab, including all computer related functions Able to train others in most functions of the job and develop advanced skills in others
• Performs and documents various quality control and equipment maintenance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations Knows the regulations and can explain the requirements to others Able to troubleshoot identified issues
• Organizes workload to meet the needs of the institution Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high volume setting within the assigned shift and according to required TAT Able to work independently and as part of a team to meet these goals, directing others if needed
• Adheres to hospital policy for reporting patient safety issues, including errors. Consistently “Puts Patient Safety First” when performing job duties or providing care Able to document occurrences and participates in improvements to patient care
• Meets Healthstream requirements and exceeds continuing education requirements Shares information with group and encourages professional growth within the department
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Benefits

Portsmouth 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 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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, you're not just joining a hospital—you’re becoming part of a mission-driven team that’s redefining healthcare excellence across the Seacoast region. As a 240-bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, NH, we proudly serve communities throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. We’re the only hospital in the area to be recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and we offer a robust heart and vascular program—giving our team the opportunity to work at the forefront of life-saving care.

As part of the HCA Healthcare family, you’ll be supported by one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Here, nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—collaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day. Whether you're at Portsmouth, Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, or one of our emergency facilities in Seabrook, Dover, or Plaistow, you’ll find a culture that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Good people beget good people.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.