Laboratory Assistant jobs in Roanoke, VA

This is a part time, day shift position with rotating weekends!

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Laboratory Assistant opening with LewisGale Hospital Alleghany today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

LewisGale Hospital Alleghany, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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 wellbeing
  
• 401(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 stock
  
• Family 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 more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time 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 Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a 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 Qualifications

Position Objective

Ensures accurate specimen processing to maintain specimen integrity. Performs registration procedures accurately and efficiently in order to ensure regulatory compliance. Performs various clerical duties. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.

Essential Position Functions

Computer/Clerical

• Demonstrates efficient keyboarding skills and computer skills
• Compares patient information provided on the requisition with information on specimens received/processed, assuring consistency and accuracy
• Accurately enters all patient demographics, testing requests and special instructions s needed from the requisition into the computer
• Accurately interprets physician’s orders knows when further clarification is needed. Uses good judgement when responding to requests of physicians
• Processes drop off orders from outside agencies
• Orders and restocks supplies as needed. May be required to lift heavy objects

Problem Solving

• Demonstrates the ability to solve problems/recognize errors as they arise. Refers problems unable to solve to appropriate personnel
• Identifies errors when checking requisition slips
• Corrects errors to ensure accurate results and reporting
• Demonstrates an ability to assess a situation from many perspectives; considers various alternatives, and chooses the appropriate course of action
• Adjusts workload in view of STAT orders drop-offs, admissions, out-patient walk-ins, and timed tests
• Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of specimens for analysis

Communication/Patient Service

• Practices proper telephone etiquette and answers inquiries regarding tests and refers questions to appropriate department
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
• Adheres to Lab dress code – must wear a lab coat and gloves
• Communicates with patients in a professional and courteous manner
• Displays a helpful attitude in resolving client/department problems
• Acknowledges patient waiting for lab work if unable to draw at that moment

Work Ethic/Professionalism

• Demonstrates a complete understanding of all tasks to be completed; needs no reminding
• Promotes teamwork in the department
• Completes all work during the shift without sacrificing quality of work
• Demonstrates flexibility-can be depended on to modify work schedule or location as required by the department
• Arrives to work on time, begins work promptly and is available until the end of the shift
• Returns to work on time from breaks and lunches
• Follows Lab and CAP Policies and Procedures
• Complies with HIPAA guidelines
• Follows Infection Control Policies and Procedures
• Adheres to Lab Safety Policies and Procedures
• Fosters a positive work environment
• Performs all other related or similar duties as requested or as responsibilities necessitate

Lab Aide Position Specific Performances

• Knows policies, procedures and practices necessary to perform specimen processing duties
• Ensures accurate specimen processing to maintain specimen integrity
• Prepares specimens for testing and distributes specimens accordingly, noting special requirements and prioritizing delivery to the department
• Evaluates specimen acceptability for testing
• Makes decisions and establishes priorities for specimen processing based on established policies and procedures
• Works in an independent manner with limited supervision
• Process potentially infectious specimens for testing
• Understands patient registration functions as they relate to referred lab specimens
• Performs registration procedures accurately and efficiently in order to ensure regulatory compliance
• Demonstrates initial and annual competency in specimen processing, including all computer related functions

Non-Essential Position Functions

Performs other duties as assigned or as judgment or necessity dictates

Position Qualifications

Ability to review and understand department and Hospital manuals and procedures in order to properly carry out job duties. Clerical perception, attention to detail and finger dexterity required to rapidly and accurately transcribe data from requisitions to the computer ordering system. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Demands

May be exposed to patients having contagious conditions. Must be able to wear protective equipment. Must be able to perform the following physical activities with or without the aide of mechanical devises or a combination of skills that will result in the safe performance of the job.

Primary functions demand the ability to:

• Bend the spine or to squat, intermittently, more than 33% of the sift
• Reach with hand(s) and arm(s) n any direction, intermittently, for 66% of the shift or more
• Push or pull with up to 50 pounds of pressure, intermittently, less than 66% of the shift, including pushing patients in wheelchairs
• Lift and carry up to 35 points maximum, 2-5 pounds frequently
• Grip/grasp and do fine motor work with the hands and fingers, such as writing managing paperwork and files, keying, managing instruments and equipment up to 100% of the shift
• Perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape and temperature by touch
• Perceive attributes of objects such as color, shape, size and location by sight
• Express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
• Receive detailed information through oral communication
• Read and write, including paper and computer communication, preparing and analyzing data and figures, computer terminal operation
• Stand for 1 to 15 minutes at a time, up to 70% of the shift total
• Walk for 1 to 5 minutes at a time, up to 20% of the shift total
• Sit for 1 to 15 minutes at a time, p to 10% of the shift total

Expected Hours of Work

Lab staffing expected hours of work

Flexibility is required

To include – rotating weekends, holidays and over time

"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, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If 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.