Laboratory Assistant PRN

Job Summary

As a Laboratory Assistant, you will perform various functions in the laboratory of a technical or clerical nature. You will be responsible for phlebotomy, specimen processing, specimen plating in microbiology, histology assistance, preparing specimens for referral to other laboratories, and reporting and document filing.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience performing hospital phlebotomy (if primary responsibility is phlebotomy)
• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program – preferred

What You Will Do

• Collect, process, and transport specimens
• Identify proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test type
• Ensure positive identification of each patient and respective samples
• Keep collection trays and outpatient collection area neat and well stocked
• Perform specimen processing for various sub-departments
• Assist in microbiology, including plating cultures, setting up antigen detection assays, quality control, and maintenance checks
• Assist in histology, including performing basic procedures, performing routine maintenance, and assisting in tracking specimens
• Answer phones, relay messages, and transfer patient test results
• Distribute reports to Health Information Management, physicians, and clients
• Maintain records of standing orders for outpatients

What You Will Need

• 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

Company Information

St. David's Round Rock Medical Center is a 200+ bed acute-care facility located north of Austin, Texas. This comprehensive medical center features the only hybrid operating room in the county, a 24-hour emergency department with a Level II trauma center, and leading-edge cardiac care through the Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David's Round Rock. Patients may also receive care related to rehabilitation services, women’s services, cancer care, neurology, joint replacement and orthotics, and more when visiting this facility.

St. David's Round Rock Medical Center is part of St. David's HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David's HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits — St. David's Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation. 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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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