Clinical Lab Assistant PRN

Clinical Lab Assistant PRN

Do you have the career opportunities as a Clinical Lab Assistant PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Portsmouth Regional Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY :

Performs waived and moderate complexity testing as instructed under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor and Department Leads. May work in all departments including Chemistry, Urinalysis, some Hematology, and some Microbiology.

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Demonstrates professionalism through consistent reliability, respectful communication, and adherence to company values, policies, and ethical standards. Maintains a positive attitude and represents the organization with integrity in all interactions.

Handles and processes specimens in accordance with policy, ensuring proper identification.

Performs accurate clinical/diagnostic testing, routine, specialized, and esoteric testing, according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) on human biological samples within the scope of practice of one's education and training.

Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.

Operates laboratory equipment correctly, performs troubleshooting according to procedures and explores new solutions as needed to resolve problems.

Performs required quality control testing on equipment and reagents. Knows acceptable levels of performance.

Maintains a clean working environment. Manage inventory efficiently; awareness of material outdates, stock rotations and reduce waste.

Analyzes, interprets, and reports laboratory results according to protocols and regulatory requirements.

Maintains accurate, current, and complete records.

Able to recognize and resolve problems utilizing independent judgement and critical thinking, relying on procedures and applying scientific knowledge.

Communicate effectively to other shifts and interdepartmentally when appropriate, regarding patient and operational issues.

Notify management or other key stakeholders of problems or issues, as appropriate.

Documents corrective actions taken for problem resolution, instrument maintenance, or quality control/test performance, including errors.

Meets all personnel standards in governing, regulatory and accreditation requirements for clinical laboratory testing.

Participates in proficiency testing and competency assessments to meet regulatory requirements.

Conducts education and training for new personnel, fellows, residents, students and visitors within the Laboratory scope of practice.

Is aware of the role of the position and its potential impact on patient care, the work unit, the department and facility operations.

Works effectively inter or intra-departmentally and with teams to meet patient needs and organizational goals.

Participates in quality and process improvement projects.

Attends and participates in continuing education opportunities to maintain relevancy and currency in professional practices and standards.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: 4 year bachelors degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology

No certifications required upon hire

Required to move into Medical Technologist Role following 1-year, full time on the job training

Required in departments where majority testing is high complexity (Blood Bank & Microbiology)

Continuing education to maintain registry/licensure is required.

At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, you're not just joining a hospitalyou're becoming part of a mission-driven team that's redefining healthcare excellence across the Seacoast region. As part of the HCA Healthcare family, you'll be supported by one of the nation's leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Here, nearly 5,000 colleaguesincluding 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicianscollaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's 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.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Clinical Lab Assistant PRN 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.