Laboratory Assistant PRN

Johnston--willis-Hospital; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plans

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Education support

Fertility and family-building benefits

Job summary

Johnston-Willis Hospital in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant PRN to perform phlebotomy duties, support the lab with specimen collection, and uphold regulatory guidelines.

The role emphasizes accurate sample handling, customer service, and ongoing competency training; benefits include comprehensive medical plans and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Required - Phlebotomy experience or training; excellent customer service.
• Preferred - At least 1 year experience in phlebotomy; specimen handling experience a plus.
• High school graduate or equivalent required; phlebotomy training or certification preferred.
• ASCP/ASPT certified phlebotomist or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows general lab policies and departmental procedures; adheres to regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrates independent problem solving with minimal supervision.
• Maintains competency in all designated lab sections and completes required trainings.
• Receives specimens and assists with putting away supplies; supports daily lab tasks.
• Explains procedures clearly and communicates effectively with patients of all ages.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy training/certification

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.

Do you have the career opportunities as a Laboratory Assistant PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Johnston-Willis Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

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 communicationwith 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

Johnston-Willis Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor 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.

Johnston-Willis Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1909, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 290+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for Greater Richmond and the Tri-Cities area. We offer a full range of healthcare services, with specialties in cancer care, and neuroscience at our first-in-Richmond Neuroscience and Gamma Knife Center, and we are the first in the United States for HCA Healthcare, and the first in Central Virginia to offer Focused Ultrasound for essential tremors. With our sister facility, Chippenham Hospital, weve provided and continue to provide a wide range of services to Central Virginia.

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.