Laboratory Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital in Niceville, FL seeks a PRN Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist to support specimen collection, processing and registration under supervision. The role emphasizes accurate labeling, testing readiness, and adherence to procedures.

You will perform venipunctures, communicate with care teams, and help maintain quality and regulatory compliance while contributing to patient care and service goals in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with coworkers in a team environment.
• Excellent customer service practices in all interactions.
• Effective communication of technical information.
• Aware of privacy and security policies; protect information.
• Willingness to complete annual trainings and adapt to role duties.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process specimens; document orders and registrations.
• Perform venipunctures or finger sticks per patient needs.
• Label, centrifuge, and prepare specimens for testing.
• Maintain accuracy in specimen handling and chain-of-custody records.
• Support clerical duties and use laboratory information systems.
• Assist in prioritizing tasks and coordinating with other staff.
• Ensure specimens are ready for courier pickup and referral testing.
• Adhere to safety policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Team environment

Customer service

Communication

Privacy & Security Awareness

Education

Vocational/Technical Degree Preferred

1-3 years in clinical lab setting

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 thedepartmentsupervisor,manageror director. They collect specimens, process specimens,submitand monitor specimens submitted tothe referrallaboratories and patient registration.Performsduties 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
• Demonstratesproficiencyin venipunctures and/orfinger stickson pediatric, neonatal, adults and geriatric patients 3. Demonstratesproficiencyinheel stickson infants (as patient populationrequires)
• Utilizes supplies appropriately
• Follows established procedures for patient identification and specimencollection-basedtest orders
• Completesappropriate specimencollection documentation
• Educates patient and/or familyregardingspecimen collection procedures prior to obtaining specimen
• Usescomputer informationsystemrelativeto 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 actionas appropriate
• Receives laboratory specimens into the laboratory information system
• Performs registration and order entry procedures, asrequested, with accuracy, andin 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 toestablishpolicy (as laboratory may require)
• Keepsappropriate records/documentationrelating to specimen problems and other problemsencountered, 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 andtroubleshootsany specimen requirement and/or referral testing specimen or order entry issues.
• Processes, sorts, and prepares specimens for submission to referral laboratories for testingin accordance withspecimen requirements for tests ordered.
• Regularlymonitorsand reviews the status of referred testing toassurethat results are received and made available to physicians within established turnaround times.
• Reviews Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and pending referral testing issues;takes actionas appropriate
• Communicates and troubleshoots any problem specimensin a timely manner.

What Qualifications you will need:

• Abilityto 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 exchangeaccurateandtimelytechnical information.
• Mayassistin communicationtocustomers, floors, physiciansregardingproblemand/or pendingspecimens.
• Requires 2 + years’ experienceperforming registration, clerical duties, and sending out of specimenprocessing 6. Follows safety policies and procedures
• Protects sensitive and confidential information by activelyparticipatingin the Privacy & Security Awareness program
• Adheres to company policies and standardsregardingsecurity
• 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 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

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