Laboratory Assistant

HCA Florida Capital Hospital 2626 Capital Medical Blvd Tallahassee, FL 32308

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 today with HCA Florida Capital Hospital.

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 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
• Demonstratesproficiencyin venipunctures and/orfinger stickson pediatric, neonatal, adults and geriatric patients
  3. Demonstratesproficiencyinheel stickson infants (as patient population requires)
• Utilizes supplies appropriately
• Follows established procedures for patient identification and specimen collection-basedtest orders
• Completes appropriate specimen collection documentation
• Educates patient and/or familyregardingspecimen collection procedures prior to obtaining specimen
• Uses computer 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, as requested, 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)
• 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 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 with specimen 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 specimen sin a timely manner.

What Qualifications you will need:

• Abilityto interact with co-workers in a team environment, promoting a harmonious and cooperative working environment.
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