Laboratory Assistant

Description

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 AssistantRetreat Doctors' Hospital

Benefits

Retreat Doctors' 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 AirMed 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

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 asrequired.

Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider the options, and formulatean appropriate courseof action.Recognizes and performs duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision.

Demonstrates initial and annual competency in allappropriate designatedlab sections within setdeadlines.Accurately performs tasks when scheduled.Participates in continuing education activities.

Participatesanticipatesin all facility / corporate mandatory training annually and asrequiredwithin set deadlines.

Is cooperative inassistingthe 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 assignedarea{s}.

Effectively investigates / resolves specimen collection problems using Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and specimen tracking tool whenappropriate. Documentsactiontaken appropriately and communicates actions toappropriate 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 andutilizescommunication interventionsappropriate forthe age being served.

Demonstrates ability to explain proceduresutilizescommunication interventionsappropriate forall 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 communication with other care givers.

EXPERIENCE

Required -Minimum of 3 months phlebotomyexperienceortraining from an accredited school of phlebotomy.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.Phlebotomy certification.

CERTIFICATION

Preferred-ASCP / ASPT certified phlebotomist or equivalent

Henrico Doctors Hospital has provided quality healthcare services to the Richmond community since 1974. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 340-bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. The hospital offers a full range of healthcare services, with specialties in trauma, cardiovascular and neurological care, womens health, oncology, and groundbreaking diagnostic imaging. We are a national trendsetter in kidney transplants through the Virginia Transplant Center . As part of the Virginia Institute of Robotic Surgery , we drive the state in minimally invasive procedures with da Vinci robotic-assisted surgeries.

We are proud to be the recipient of several national awards. The awards include Top 100 Hospital by Truven Health Analytics, 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology Services and Treatment of Stroke, and Healthgrades Stroke Care Excellence Award. We have many other Five-Star clinical achievements recognizing our heart, stroke, and critical care programs.

At Henrico Doctors Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds 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.

There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Laboratory Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

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.