Laboratory Assistant PRN

HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, dental, &

Vision & behavioral health benefits

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) with 100% match on 3–9%

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance & certification aid

Fertility and family-building support

Job summary

HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital seeks a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist to join the team in Niceville. The role covers specimen collection, processing, registration, and documentation, while ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate will perform venipunctures and finger sticks across age groups, comply with procedures, and support quality and safety standards. Responsibilities include preparing specimens for courier and referral testing, operating the LIS, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Interacts well with coworkers to promote a cooperative environment.
• Delivers excellent customer service in all interactions.
• Communicates technical information clearly to staff.
• May assist in communicating with customers, floors and physicians.
• Requires 2+ years’ experience with registration, clerical duties and specimen processing.
• Protects sensitive information and follows privacy/safety policies.
• Adheres to company policies and completes annual trainings.
• Available to work during disasters.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of specimen collection and testing requirements.
• Performs venipunctures and finger sticks across age groups.
• Uses information systems for registrations and test orders.
• Documents specimen collection and labeling accurately.
• Prepares specimens for courier pick-up and referrals as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness and follows QA procedures.
• Monitors OSR and pending referrals and resolves issues.
• Communicates and troubleshoots specimen problems promptly.

Skills

Team interaction

Customer service

Clear communication

Documentation skills

Privacy & security awareness

Disaster readiness

Education

Vocational/Technical Degree Preferred

1-3 years in clinical laboratory

Job description

HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital 2190 Hwy 85 N Niceville, FL 32578

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

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.

What you will do in this role

• 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 (as patient population requires)
• Utilizes supplies appropriately
• Follows established procedures for patient identification and specimen collection-based test orders
• Completes appropriate specimen collection documentation
• Educates patient and/or family regarding specimen collection procedures prior to obtaining specimen
• Uses computer information system relative to 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 action as appropriate
• Receives laboratory specimens into the laboratory information system
• Performs registration and order entry procedures, as requested, with accuracy, and in 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 to establish policy (as laboratory may require)
• Keeps appropriate records/documentation relating to specimen problems and other problems encountered, 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 and troubleshoots any specimen requirement and/or referral testing specimen or order entry issues.
• Processes, sorts, and prepares specimens for submission to referral laboratories for testing in accordance with specimen requirements for tests ordered.
• Regularly monitors and reviews the status of referred testing to assure that results are received and made available to physicians within established turnaround times.
• Reviews Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and pending referral testing issues; takes action as appropriate
• Communicates and troubleshoots any problem specimens in a timely manner.

What Qualifications you will need

• Ability to 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 exchange accurate and timely technical information.
• May assist in communication to customers, floors, physicians regarding problem and/or pending specimens.
• Requires 2 + years’ experience performing registration, clerical duties, and sending out of specimen processing 6. Follows safety policies and procedures
• Protects sensitive and confidential information by actively participating in the Privacy & Security Awareness program
• Adheres to company policies and standards regarding security
• 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 Twin Cities Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• 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 and position.

HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital is a 65-bed hospital. Our medical staff includes more than 150 physicians. We are located at Highway 85 North and College Boulevard in Niceville. We offer all private rooms and the first local Certified Orthopedic Joint Replacement Program and Certified Spine Surgery Program. Our hospital has a state-of-the-art surgery center. Our services include emergency services, a critical care unit, and a Certified Diabetes Education Program. We offer a variety of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic imaging and laboratory services. We have the only local hospital-based Wellness Center. Our Wellness Center offers a variety of health-related seminars throughout the year. We are committed to patient-centered care.

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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- 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