What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant position at HCA Houston Healthcare?
Description
Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Laboratory Assistant? At HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, 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.
Benefits
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Laboratory Assistant like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary And Qualifications
Perform general clerical duties such as answering phones and processing requisitions in house and specimens sent to reference laboratories. Performs phlebotomy draws requested during shift both in in-patient and outpatient areas. Adheres to proper drawing techniques, and understands the cognitive, emotional and chronological maturation of each age group. Possess the technical skills necessary to organize, assist and to perform various medical laboratory procedures in the Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Urinalysis and Histology departments as needed.
What you will do in this role:
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.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Laboratory Assistant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
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.
Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Laboratory Assistant? At HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, 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.
Benefits
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress 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.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Laboratory Assistant like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary And Qualifications
Perform general clerical duties such as answering phones and processing requisitions in house and specimens sent to reference laboratories. Performs phlebotomy draws requested during shift both in in-patient and outpatient areas. Adheres to proper drawing techniques, and understands the cognitive, emotional and chronological maturation of each age group. Possess the technical skills necessary to organize, assist and to perform various medical laboratory procedures in the Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Urinalysis and Histology departments as needed.
What you will do in this role:
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
- Conducts job duties in accordance with established hospital and departmental policy and safety/infection control standards
- Maintains confidentiality relative to patient information
- Reports to work on time and absences do not to exceed hospital standards
- Performs all required procedures related to processing and distribution of specimens, and distribution of laboratory reports
- Produces accurate results with a minimum of clerical errors
- Regularly updates knowledge of procedures, techniques and standards appropriate to the performance of duties
- Organizes work to complete job tasks in a timely manner
- Responds promptly to changes in workload, adjusting assignments as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency
- Completes job duties within required timeframe according to established schedules or workflow requirements
- Interprets and properly orders laboratory requests, performing venipuncture with minimal trauma, properly identifying patient and specimen
- Consults with supervisor regarding discrepant specimens or unexpected problems
- Communicates critical test results to nursing, other departments, pathologist or physician according to established policy
- Follows up on questionable specimens and takes problem to completion
- Takes initiative to alleviate problem situation before reporting to supervisor
- Assists in care and maintenance of laboratory work area and furnishings/equipment/supplies
- Demonstrates responsibility for the containment of hospital costs through appropriate use and conservation of supplies
- Performs and documents instrument quality control as scheduled
- Maintains work area uncluttered and properly supplied for most efficient use
- Notifies supervisor of instrument/procedure problem.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent Preferred
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.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Laboratory Assistant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
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.
