Coordinator Laboratory Assistant

Hourly Wage Estimate: $19.29 - $25.67 / hour
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Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Coordinator Laboratory Assistant today with HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Laboratory Assistant Coordinator position supports the mission of HCA of 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. You will be responsible for the efficient organization and effectiveness of the Laboratory Specimen Desk, Reception Area, and specimen procurement. The Laboratory Assistant Coordinator shall integrate current scientific knowledge with technical competency, which relates to the Laboratory Department.

• You shall have strong leadership skills and good interpersonal skills.
• You must have good computer skills, be detail oriented and well organized
• You must have good computer skills, be detail-oriented, and be well organized.
• You will provide services addressing age-related techniques in specimen obtainment and care focusing on neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations.
• You will answer the telephone, answering questions regarding the specimen collection and time elements, interfacing between other hospitals, hospital departments, physicians, medical offices, and reference
• You will answer the telephone, answer questions regarding the specimen collection and time elements, interfere with other hospitals, hospital departments, physicians, medical offices, and reference laboratories, obtain blood specimens, provide quality service, and perform general laboratory duties

Position Requirements:

• Phlebotomy Certification preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required
• Medical Assistant Phlebotomy or MLT Certification preferred but not required.
• Three years' experience in a hospital laboratory.
• Ability to draw blood with precision and comfort for all patients of the age of to be served including geriatrics, adults, adolescents, children, pre-school, toddlers, and infants.
• Ability to prioritize test results and communication of results.
• Ability to use computer to enter and locate specimens and test results, ability to follow up on any problems locating samples or results.
• Ability to address billing questions and problems.
• Ability to train and monitor Lab Assistants’ performance of essential tasks.

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's, 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Sarah Cannon is the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare. We offer integrated cancer services with easy access to cutting-edge therapies for communities across the United States and United Kingdom. Sarah Cannon's cancer programs include individualized patient navigation. Our nurses are oncology-trained. More than 1,200 stem cell transplants are performed yearly within the Sarah Cannon Blood Cancer Network.

Through its services, Sarah Cannon provides state-of-the-art cancer care for hundreds of thousands of patients. Our cancer experts are collaborating and sharing best practices. We address every aspect of the cancer journey, from screening and diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.

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 the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- 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 Coordinator Laboratory Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly 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.