Lab Assistant

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Lab Assistant PRN? At HCA Florida Citrus Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

• 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 Air Med 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.

Laboratory Assistant – PRN

Lab Assistant performs any three of the following non‑technical functions under the supervision of the department supervisor, manager or director: 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 goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra‑ and inter‑departmental activities.

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of specimen collection and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteria.
• Demonstrate proficiency in venipunctures and/or finger sticks on pediatric, neonatal, adults and geriatric patients; demonstrate proficiency in heel sticks on infants (as patient population requires).
• Utilize supplies appropriately.
• Follow established procedures for patient identification and specimen collection based on test orders.
• Complete appropriate specimen collection documentation.
• Educate patient and/or family regarding specimen collection procedures prior to obtaining specimen.
• Use computer information system relative to job functions.
• Responsible for clerical duties (i.e., faxing, phones, pneumatic tube system, reports).
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize and plan completion of duties.
• Review Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and pending specimen collections/accessioning issues; take action as appropriate.
• Receive laboratory specimens into the laboratory information system.
• Perform registration and order entry procedures, as requested, with accuracy, and in a timely manner.
• Label specimens and aliquots according to established protocols and according to testing ordered.
• Centrifuge and aliquot specimens appropriately, based on specimen type and tests ordered.
• Prepare specimens to be ready for courier pick‑up and include special instructions as requested by physician orders.
• Discard laboratory specimens according to established schedule.
• Perform periodic preventive maintenance and quality assurance procedures as assigned.
• Collect chain‑of‑custody drug collections according to established policy (as laboratory may require).
• Keep appropriate…