Laboratory Assistant PRN

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Laboratory Assistant PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's Georgetown Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

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.

• You will perform venipuncture and capillary collection appropriate to specific age groups

• You will collect, process, and transport specimens

• You will identify proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test type

• You will ensure positive identification of each patient and respective samples

• You will keep collection trays and outpatient collection area neat and well stocked

• You will perform specimen processing for various sub departments

• You will assist in microbiology, including plating cultures, setting up antigen detection assays, quality control, and maintenance checks

• You will assist in histology, including performing basic procedures, performing routine maintenance, and assisting in tracking specimens

• You will answer phones, relay messages, and transfer patient test results

• You will distribute reports to Health Information Management, physicians, and clients

• You will maintain records of standing orders for outpatients

What qualifications you will need:

• 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

Benefits

St. David's Georgetown Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

St. David’sGeorgetown Hospital (https://stdavids.com/location/st-davids-georgetown-hospital) is a comprehensive healthcare facility located north of Austin,Texas. This medical center features more than 100 patient beds and is known for its Level IV trauma center , Certified Primary Stroke Center, and Certified Chest PainCenter. The hospital’s range of services include 24-hour emergency care ,inpatient and outpatient surgery, maternity and newborn care, rehabilitation, andmore (https://stdavids.com/locations/st-davids-georgetown-hospital/medical-services.dot) .

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of thelargest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’sHealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local nonprofits — 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 cost for thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Laboratory Assistant PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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