Laboratory Assistant

Company: HCA Florida JFK Hospital
Location: Lake Worth
Posted on: May 21, 2023

Job Description:

This is a full-time, evening shift position (around 2-10:30PM) with rotating weekends.Shift differentials provided!HCA Florida JFK Hospital5301 S Congress Ave Atlantis, FL 33462Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Laboratory Assistant opening with HCA Florida JFK Hospital today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.HCA Florida JFK Hospital is an award-winning 527-bed hospital affiliated with over 900 physicians. Our hospital has been providing the community of Palm Beach County, Florida, with high-quality, advanced healthcare services for more than 50 years. HCA Florida JFK Hospital is also a teaching facility for medical residents with four locations throughout the county.BenefitsHCA Florida JFK Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:You may qualify for no-cost healthcare premiums! HCA Healthcare offers the Employee Health Assistance Fund to provide no-cost healthcare premiums to assist colleagues who qualify.Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stockFamily support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and moreConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer DiscountsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.We are seeking a(an) Laboratory Assistant for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!Job Summary and QualificationsAs a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist, you will be responsible for:Specimen collection and testing requirements and understanding specimen rejectionCollecting blood specimens through venipuncture methods and skin puncture practices on pediatric, neonatal, adults and geriatric patientsCompleting appropriate specimen collection documentationFollowing established procedures for patient identification and specimen collection based test ordersEducating patient and/or family regarding specimen collection procedures prior to obtaining specimenUsing our computer information system relative to job functionsClerical duties (i.e., faxing, phones, pneumatic tube system, reports)Reviewing Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and pending specimen collections/accessioning issues; take action as appropriateRequirements:A completed high school diploma or GEDA vocational/technical diplomaA phlebotomy certificate is beneficialLess than 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory settingTime management and customer service skillsIntegrated Regional Labs is a full service providerfor clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients withtimely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fullyautomated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo,Florida, and a network of hospital based rapid-response laboratories present in fourHCA Healthcare divisions within the state of Florida. Our core laboratories support more than250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers and commercialaccounts.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."Across HCA Healthcare's more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAANSenior Vice President and Chief Nursing ExecutiveIf you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Laboratory Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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