Laboratory Assistant

Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:
Laboratory Assistant Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Benefits

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

* 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.

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Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Laboratory Assistant for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

* Know policies, procedures and practices necessary to perform a variety of blood drawing procedures with a very high skill level using standard techniques and equipment Able to answer questions regarding specimen requirements and laboratory processes Able to research special tests and problems

* Know policies, procedures and practices necessary to perform specimen processing duties (centrifugation, batching from offsite locations, aliquoting and special shipping as appropriate and maintaining specimen integrity through compliance with transport/storage requirements)

* Able to perform point of care testing

* Responds to requests for emergency service in a timely manner, able to manage multiple conflicting priorities and direct others as needed

* Is aware of the role of the position and its potential impact on patient care, the work unit, the department, and facility operations Maintains excellent working relationships with coworkers within and outside of the laboratory

* Makes decisions and establishes priorities for specimen collection and processing based on established policies and procedures. Works in an independent manner Can function without supervision

* Maintains clean workstation Manages inventory efficiently being aware of levels and outdates of materials, rotates stock, eliminates waste

* Performs and documents various quality control and equipment maintenance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations Knows the regulations and can explain the requirements to others Able to troubleshoot identified issues

* Organizes workload to meet the needs of the institution Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high volume setting within the assigned shift and according to required TAT Able to work independently and as part of a team to meet these goals, directing others if needed

* Adheres to hospital policy for reporting patient safety issues, including errors. Consistently "Puts Patient Safety First" when performing job duties or providing care Able to document occurrences and participates in improvements to patient care

* Meets Health Stream requirements and exceeds continuing education requirements Shares information with group and encourages professional growth within the department

* Performs all other duties as assigned

* Demonstrates initial and annual competency in phlebotomy, specimen processing, and waived and moderate complexity testing as…