Laboratory Asst

HCA Healthcare Inc

Anchorage, AK

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Cardiovascular Disease, Centrifuge, Clinical Laboratory, Communication Skills, Community Health, Corrective Action, Customer Support/Service, EMT-Paramedics, Fax Machines, Financial Compliance, Financial Regulations, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Laboratory Systems, Medical Assistance, Order Processing, Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Policy Development, Precision Testing, Preventative Maintenance, Privacy Controls, Procedure Development, Quality Assurance, Quality of Care, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Sample/Specimen Processing, Schedule Development, Specimen Collection, Specimens/Samples, Test Lab, Test Requirements, Testing, Time Management
LOCATION
Anchorage, AK
POSTED
30+ days ago

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 Asst Job Summary and Qualifications Lab Assistant Phlebotomist performs any three of the following non-technical functions under the supervision of the department supervisor manager or director. They collect specimens process specimens submit and monitor specimens submitted to the referral laboratories and patient registration. Performs duties consistent with written procedures and regulatory requirements. Supports the department in achieving department goals for service quality regulatory compliance financial performance patient satisfaction healthy work environment and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO

· Demonstrates a thorough understanding of specimen collection and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteria

· Demonstrates proficiency in venipunctures andor finger sticks on pediatric neonatal adults and geriatric patients 3.

· Demonstrates proficiency in heel sticks on infants as patient population requires

· Utilizes supplies appropriately

· Follows established procedures for patient identification and specimen collection based test orders

· Completes appropriate specimen collection documentation

· Educates patient andor family regarding specimen collection procedures prior to obtaining specimen

· Uses computer information system relative to job functions

· Responsible for clerical duties i.e. faxing phones pneumatic tube system reports

· Demonstrates ability to deal with priorities first and plans for completion of duties

· Reviews Outstanding Specimen Report OSR and pending specimen collectionsaccessioning issues takes action as appropriate

· Receives laboratory specimens into the laboratory information system

· Performs registration and order entry procedures as requested with accuracy and in a timely manner

· Labels specimens and aliquots according to established protocols and according to testing ordered

· Demonstrates a thorough understanding of specimen collection and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteria

· Centrifuges and aliquots specimens appropriately based on specimen type and tests ordered.

· Prepares specimens to be ready for courier pick-up and includes special instructions as requested by physician orders

· Discards laboratory specimens according to established schedule

· Performs periodic preventive maintenance and quality assurance procedures as assigned

· Collects chain-of-custody drug collections according to establish policy as laboratory may require

· Keeps appropriate recordsdocumentation relating to specimen problems and other problems encountered takes corrective action as necessary to ensure validity and accuracy of testing

· Cleans the area upon emergency spills of specimens

· Assesses specimen requirements for referral testing and trouble shoots any specimen requirement andor referral testing specimen or order entry issues.

· Processes sorts and prepares specimens for submission to referral laboratories for testing in accordance with specimen requirements for tests ordered.

· Regularly monitors and reviews the status of referred testing to assure that results are received and made available to physicians within established turnaround times.

· Reviews Outstanding Specimen Report OSR and pending referral testing issues takes action as appropriate

· Communicates and troubleshoots any problem specimens in a timely manner.

KNOWLEDGESKILLSAND ABILITIESThis position requires the following minimum requirements

· Ability to interact with co-workers in a team environment promoting a harmonious and cooperative working environment.

· Demonstrates excellent customer service practices in all interactions.

· Effectively communicate with all personnel to exchange accurate and timely technical information.

· May assist in communication to customers floors physicians regarding problem andor pending

· specimens.

· Requires 2 years experience performing registration clerical duties and sending out of specimen processing 6. Follows safety policies and procedures

· Protects sensitive and confidential information by actively participating in the Privacy & Security Awareness program

· Adheres to company policies and standards regarding security

· Completes assigned courses and training on an annual basis

· Available to work during disasters

EDUCATION& EXPERIENCE

· VocationalTechnical Degree Preferred

· 1-3 years in a clinical laboratory setting preferred

CERTIFICATIONLICENSE

· Phlebotomy Medical Assistant Paramedic or EMT certification preferred.

Benefits Alaska Regional Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health life career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs includeComprehensive benefits for medical prescription drug dental vision behavioral health and telemedicine servicesWellbeing support including free counseling and referral servicesTime away from work programs for paid time off paid family leave long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absenceSavings and retirement resources including a 401k Plan with a 100 match on 3 to 9 of pay based on years of service Employee Stock Purchase Plan flexible spending accounts preferred banking partnerships retirement readiness tools rollover support and financial wellbeing counselingEducation support through tuition assistance student loan assistance certification support dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of NursingAdditional benefits for fertility and family building adoption assistance life insurance supplemental health protection plans auto and home insurance legal counseling identity theft protection and consumer discountsLearn more about Employee Benefits Note Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcares Alaska Regional Hospital is known for our expertise compassion and skills. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility. Year after year Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment bowel obstruction treatment and colorectal surgery. Based in Anchorage Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home. We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and Alaska Regional are inspired by our mission to care for and improve human life to create a positive impact in our community. 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 Asst 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. Apply share Share Email X Facebook LinkedIn bookmark_border Save Job bookmark Unsave Job

About the Company

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HCA Healthcare Inc

At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies. Today, we are the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 165 hospitals and 115 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England and employing approximately 204,000 people. Approximately four to five percent of all inpatient care delivered in the country today is provided by HCA facilities. Richard M. Bracken serves as Chairman of HCA and R. Milton Johnson is the company's President and Chief Executive Officer.

HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Building on the foundation provided by our Mission & Values, HCA puts patients first and works to constantly improve the care we give them by implementing measures that support our caregivers, help ensure patient safety and provide the highest possible quality. Investing in our communities is important to us. HCA typically invests about $1.5 billion annually to keep our facilities modern and up-to-date technologically and to expand and add services where needed. Focusing primarily on communities where the company is a leading healthcare provider, HCA selectively adds new facilities in order to better serve our communities.

And because two HCA founders were physicians, we value highly the strong relationships we've created with local physicians. We endeavor to provide them with a wide array of services and modern facilities in order to help them deliver the best possible care.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1968
WEBSITE
http://hcahealthcare.com/