Phlebotomy Laboratory Assistant

About the role

This position supports the mission of HCA HealthONE Aurora by optimizing the quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus on medical needs to the needs of the whole person. Under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, the Laboratory Assistant has primary responsibility for the efficient organization and effectiveness of the specimen procurement, receipt and processing area. The employee will provide services addressing age-related techniques in specimen collection and care focusing on neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations. HCA HealthONE Aurora expects our core values to be reflected in the way every employee interacts with co-workers, patients and family members, and with others in the community. The intent of these values is to assure that HealthONE Aurora creates the environment where individuals choose to work, and that patient care services are of the highest quality.

Responsibilities

• Greeting patients within HCA HealthONE Aurora
• Answering the telephone
• Answering questions regarding specimen collection and time elements
• Interfacing between other hospitals, hospital departments, physicians, medical offices and reference laboratories
• Obtaining blood specimens
• Providing quality service
• Performing general laboratory duties
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor when needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• No travel required

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification preferred
• Completion of a Certified Phlebotomy program preferred
• Experience in a hospital laboratory is desired, but not necessary

Pay

Hourly wage estimate: $19.29 - $24.81 per hour. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range.

Benefits

• 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