Lab Assistant

Lab Assistant

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Lab Assistant with Parkland Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position Summary: Under the direction of the laboratory director/supervisor, the phlebotomist supplies a variety of support to the licensed technical staff and assumes the responsibility for performing phlebotomy skills appropriately and efficiently. This support includes blood collection, specimen processing, data entry of orders and patient information, distribution of reports and the filing of records. This is performed under the philosophy, policies and procedures established by the hospital and the laboratory department in a manner to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care is maintained at all times.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to :

• Know policies, procedures and practices necessary to perform a variety of routine blood drawing procedures using standard techniques and equipment and to perform specimen processing duties. Be aware of the role of the position and its potential impact on patient care, the work unit, the department, and facility operations.
• Make decisions and establish priorities for specimen collection and processing based on established policies and procedures. Work in an independent manner with limited supervision.
• Demonstrate initial and annual competency in phlebotomy and processing, including all computer related functions.
• Shares daily workload in the phlebotomy/processing section. Make a contribution to section and department objectives.
• Prioritizes work to assure completion within the assigned shift and according to required TAT.
• Performs and documents various quality control and equipment maintenance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Maintain constructive, open communication with supervisors, co-workers and customers. Demonstrate an awareness of patient/client expectations and seek to satisfy.
• Exhibits customer service skills in dealings with patients, visitors, physicians, hospital staff and coworkers.
• Possess an understanding of and an ability to participate in: Laboratory QA, Safety Plans/Policies, Lab Billing Compliance, Code of Conduct, and HIPAA requirements as they relate to your position, the department and the facility. Respect and adhere to the mission, vision, and values of Parkland Medical Center.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served, including patient education, when applicable.
• Promotes internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Builds and promotes a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Attendance: works as scheduled and is compliant with Attendance and Tardiness Policy.

Education & Qualifications :

• Required:
• Preferred: High School Diploma; ASCP/ASPT certified; phlebotomy experience

Benefits Parkland 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.

Grow your career where your work truly matters—at Parkland Medical Center

Located in Derry, NH, Parkland is an 86-bed regional acute-care hospital and a designated Level III Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to the community with compassion and innovation. As part of HCA Healthcare's trusted network, you'll be connected to Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, three freestanding ERs, and more than 70 care sites across New Hampshire.

With nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—HCA Healthcare offers a supportive, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is felt every day. Join us and be part of something bigger.

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.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Lab Assistant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

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.