Laboratory Assistant - Austin, United States - Heart Hospital of Austin
Description
Introduction:
Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Laboratory Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Heart Hospital of Austin which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits:
Heart Hospital of Austin, 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, longterm 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
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employeeonly coverage to fulltime and parttime colleagues based on income.
_ Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues.
Do you want to work as a(an) Laboratory Assistant where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity.
We want your knowledge and expertiseJob Summary and Qualifications:
As a Laboratory Assistant, you will perform various functions in the laboratory of a technical or clerical nature.
You will be responsible for phlebotomy, specimen processing, specimen plating in microbiology, histology assistance, preparing specimens for referral to other laboratories, and reporting and document filing.
- You will perform venipuncture and capillary collection appropriate to specific age groups
- You will collect, process, and transport specimens
- You will identify proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test type
- You will ensure positive identification of each patient and respective samples
- You will keep collection trays and outpatient collection area neat and well stocked
- You will perform specimen processing for various sub departments
- You will assist, as necessary, in microbiology, including plating cultures, setting up antigen detection assays, quality control, and maintenance checks
- You will assist, as necessary, in histology, including performing basic procedures, performing routine maintenance, and assisting in tracking specimens
- You will answer phones, relay messages, and transfer patient test results
- You will distribute reports to Health Information Management, physicians, and clients
- You will maintain records of standing orders for outpatients
What qualifications you will need:
Experience
- Previous phlebotomy experience
- Required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program preferred
- Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification preferred
highest performing cardiovascularfacilities in the nation. We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
It features a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department. We have an advanced Executive WellnessProgram. Our six operating rooms (ORs), including three hybrid ORs serve the city of Austin. We havethree catheterization labs and electrophysiology services as well. It is home to one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programsin the world.
HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institutefor over a decade.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.
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