Laboratory Assistant III

About the role

At TriStar Centennial Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary

The Laboratory Assistant III handles any/all Laboratory-related duties specific to the pre-analytical phase of specimen processing/testing, which includes, but not limited to, managing workflow in the Specimen Processing department, dispatching of Phlebotomists throughout the facility as needed, and performing blood collections. Other duties include assisting the Laboratory's Medical Technologists/Technicians with preparing specimens for analysis/testing, up to actual test performance, as permitted by the TN Medical Laboratory Board.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a Certified Phlebotomy Course (strongly preferred)
• 3+ years of Phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting (strongly preferred)
• Processing (Specimen Accessioning) experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience with each of the required areas of expertise in section III below (required)
• Interpersonal and leadership skills to successfully interact with all co-workers, staff, patients, patient families and vendors
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Excellent communication skills required

Benefits

TriStar Centennial 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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