Laboratory Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, a leading provider of healthcare services.

About the role

Utilizes phlebotomy skills for collection of patient samples. Fulfills departmental responsibilities with the long-range plan, mission, vision, and values of the hospital. Promotes a supportive environment that encourages collegiality. Performs computer processing of patient specimens before and after collection, processes and distributes patient reports, and ensures specimen integrity by adhering to laboratory procedures.

Responsible for competently handling and processing laboratory specimens, sending them to the appropriate reference labs for testing, answering specimen requirement questions, mailing/faxing copies of reports to physicians as necessary, and following up with reference labs on any overdue test results.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the Competency Validation Checklist.
• Meets mutually agreed-upon performance goals/objectives established annually as listed on the Performance Management Plan.
• Displays courteous behavior and cooperative relationships with customers and co-workers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; one year of previous experience preferred.
• Ability to collect samples from every age group with skill.
• Basic computer skills and communication ability.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to the risk of blood-borne diseases; protective gear provided.
• Limited contact with patients in a wide variety of circumstances.
• Occasionally subjected to irregular work hours and pressure due to multiple phone calls and inquiries from doctors and nurses.

Benefits

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. 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: paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources: 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: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits: fertility and family building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the Facility

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center is a 150-bed hospital providing high-quality healthcare for over 40 years. The facility is:

• The first Accredited Chest Pain Center in Sumner County.
• A Certified Primary Stroke Center.
• Home to The Birth Center, featuring Sumner County’s only Level II NICU services, spacious LDRP suites, and a lactation boutique for inpatient and outpatient services.
• Gold Seal Certified in Total Hip and Total Knee with The Joint Commission.