Laboratory Assistant II

CJW Medical Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) Plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, VA seeks a Laboratory Assistant II to join the laboratory team. The role requires phlebotomy experience and excellent customer service, with responsibility for following all lab policies and regulatory guidelines. You will assist with specimen collection, processing, and education of staff, working with minimal supervision in a busy setting.

The position offers competitive hourly wages, benefits, and opportunities for continued education within the HCA network.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience or training is required.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all regulatory guidelines and lab policies/ procedures.
• Demonstrates independence with minimal supervision.
• Keeps up with annual competency in designated lab sections.
• Participates in mandatory training and continuing education.
• Assists with specimen receiving and placing away supplies.
• Organizes and completes daily tasks in assigned areas.
• Investigates/resolves specimen collection problems and documents actions.
• Trains new employees and/or students in lab policies and procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy Experience or Training

Excellent customer service skills

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Phlebotomy training/certification

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $16.02 - $22.43 / hour

Learn More About The benefits Offered For This Job. 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.

Introduction

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. Laboratory Assistant II Chippenham Hospital

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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

• Preferred- ASCP/ASPT certified phlebotomist or equivalent

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.

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