Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant Parkridge Medical Center - 3.7 Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time 7 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 Entry level Full Job Description Do you have the career opportunities as a Laboratory Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Job Summary and Qualifications The Laboratory Assistant must be able to: Receive and process laboratory specimens Answer the telephone Inventory, receive and distribute laboratory supplies Load specimens on applicable instruments Prepare specimens for reference lab testing Receive reference lab testing reports. Assist Medical Lab Technicians and Medical Technologists as needed. Assessment and Care of Patients - the employee must be able to: Identify patients/specimens using 2 identifiers, patient name and account number. Receive and process laboratory and microbiology specimens, including centrifugation of specimens. Load bar coded specimens onto automated analyzers that are interfaced to the LIS. Prepare and package specimens and requests for reference lab testing. Demonstrate age specific assessment of patients based upon populations served. Communicate assessment findings to other team members as needed to support maximum patient outcomes. Coordinate patient care in a collaborative and interdisciplinary manner in order to meet patient's needs and goals. Provide education to patient and family, as appropriate, based upon identified needs. Infection Control - the employee must be able to: Comply with processes designed to reduce and/or prevent healthcare acquired infections. Use personal protective equipment per policy. Comply with hand hygiene policies. Use isolation precautions as indicated. Care of Patients- the employee must be able to: Demonstrate competency in all appropriate areas. Verify specimen integrity and reject unacceptable specimens. Collect blood specimens by appropriate method. Accurately label specimens at bedside. Deliver specimens to lab in a timely and efficient manner

You Will Need:

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent

Experience:

Prefer prior healthcare experience preferred Licensure/Certification in Phlebotomy Benefits Parkridge 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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) 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 counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional 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 discounts Learn more about

Employee Benefits Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Laboratory Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and 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.