Laboratory Assistant Prn - Austin, United States - St. David's Medical Center

St. David's Medical Center
St. David's Medical Center
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Austin, United States

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Introduction:

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Laboratory Assistant PRN with St. David's Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back


Benefits:

St. David's Medical Center, 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
- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employeeonly coverage to fulltime and parttime colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits


_ Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._


Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the St.

David's Medical Center family We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Laboratory Assistant PRN to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential


Job 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 preferred
Education

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program preferred
Licenses and Certifications

  • Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification preferred

St. David's Medical Center is a full-service hospital located in central Austin, Texas. This
300+ bed facility features a 24-hour emergency department,
the regions largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and the internationally-renowned Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and St. David's Neuroscience & Spine Institute. The full scope of services provided at St. David's Medical Center includes cancer care, heart and vascular care, imaging services, joint replacement and orthopedics, women's services, complex surgical services, and a Bariatric Surgery Center. The facility is home to a
60+ bed rehabilitation hospital providing both inpatient and outpatient comprehensive care.

St. David's Medical Center is part of St. David's HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin
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