Laboratory Assistant II

CJW Medical Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Job summary

Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, VA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to join our patient-centered laboratory team. The role involves phlebotomy, specimen handling, and adherence to general lab policies and regulatory guidelines, with independent action and ongoing competency maintenance.

The position emphasizes strong customer service skills, training completion, and collaborative teamwork within a leading acute care facility that values safety, accuracy, and efficiency in all laboratory

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience or training is required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Preferred: at least 1 year of phlebotomy experience; specimen handling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to general lab policies and department-specific procedures and regulatory guidelines.
• Assess situations, act independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain competency in all designated lab sections and complete training within deadlines.
• Participate in mandatory facility/corporate training.
• Assist with specimen receiving and stocking.
• Organize daily tasks and complete duties in assigned areas.
• Investigate/resolves specimen collection issues using OSR and tracking tools.
• Train new employees and students in policies and procedures.
• Explain procedures and communicate appropriately with patients of all ages.
• Follow Joint Commission patient safety goals for the laboratory.

Skills

Phlebotomy Experience

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $16.02 - $22.43 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

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 II today with Chippenham Hospital.

Job Summary And Qualifications

• Knows, understands, and puts into practice general lab policies/procedures as well as department/section specific policies/procedures. Adhere to all regulatory guidelines. Reviews all posted policy changes as required.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider the options, and formulate an appropriate course of action. Recognizes and performs duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision.
• Demonstrates initial and annual competency in all appropriate designated lab sections within set deadlines. Accurately performs tasks when scheduled. Participates in continuing education activities
• Participates anticipates in all facility/corporate mandatory training annually and as required within set deadlines.
• Is cooperative in assisting the laboratory team in the completion of miscellaneous duties. This includes specimen receiving and putting away supplies when received in the department.
• Effectively organizes and completes daily tasks in assigned area{s}.
• Effectively investigates/resolves specimen collection problems using Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and specimen tracking tool when appropriate. Documents action taken appropriately and communicates actions to appropriate individuals.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to train new employees and/or students in general lab policies/procedures as well as department/section specific policies/procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to explain procedures and utilizes communication interventions appropriate for the age being served.
• Demonstrates ability to explain procedures utilizes communication interventions appropriate for all customers across all ages and populations.
• Demonstrates knowledge and adheres to all policies relating to The Joint Commission (TJC) National Patient Safety Goals for the Laboratory, including, but not limited to patient identification and effective communication with other care givers.

Experience

• Required - Phlebotomy Experience or Training, Excellent customer service skills
• Preferred - At least 1 year experience in phlebotomy. Specimen handling experience a plus.

EDUCATION

• Required - High School Graduate or equivalent
• Preferred - Phlebotomy training from an approved school or phlebotomy certification

CERTIFICATION

• Required- None
• Preferred- ASCP/ASPT certified phlebotomist or equivalent

Benefits

Chippenham 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

\"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.\" - 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.