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HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
Laboratory Assistant
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A Cytogenetic Technologist or Cytotechnologist works in a medical laboratory and uses microscopes to examine cells for signs of abnormalities that could indicate cancerous growth.
$79,500 / year median in Texas
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Laboratory Assistant HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood - 3.5 Kingwood, TX Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Family leave 401(k) matching Loan assistance Life insurance Qualifications 1 year Entry level Full Job Description 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 HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Job Summary and Qualifications Employee will be responsible for the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the neonate, infant child, adolescent, adult and geriatric population as it affects Phlebotomy. He/she will be required to maintain a professional and cooperative working relationship with patients, patients' families, medical staff, and other hospital personnel. He/she must at all times verify patient identification at bedside, giving instructions to patients when needed, taking safety precautions during the handling of specimens and blood collections. He/she must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required. He/she will perform tasks as assigned by the Supervisor within their scope of training. What you will do in this role: Supports the philosophy of Kingwood Medical Center by facilitating cooperation of hospital staff in a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. Consistently provides outstanding service to all patients, physicians, fellow employees, and guests. Displays initiative to see processes through to completion and offers assistance without being asked. Maintains awareness of own limitations and seeks guidance from appropriate personnel as needed. Prioritizes activities of self based on demands for service. Remains alert to the detection of errors in own work and the work of others with appropriate corrective actions initiated. Demonstrates an understanding of patient rights, including those pertaining to confidentiality, informed decision-making, and privacy. Is aware of resources available for ethical concerns and makes appropriate referrals. Practices cost-efficiently. Performs technical skills proficiently in accordance with established standards, as evidenced by annual validation processes. Successfully obtains blood specimens by Veni-puncture in one attempt 95% of the time. Identifies patient according to established procedure, 100% of the time. Ensures departmental supplies are ordered on designated day, 95% of the time. Processes routine laboratory specimens within 45 minutes of collection. Performs clerical tasks as required.