Laboratory Assistant

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

• 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 Air Med 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Laboratory Assistant where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well‑being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

• Completes routine blood samples within 5 minutes and difficult cases in 15 minutes.
• Completes procedures scheduled during shift without interfering with the quality of work.
• Prioritizes work to achieve maximum efficiency; can adjust schedule in view of STAT orders, admissions, etc., and can obtain timed specimens within 10 minutes of time of order. Continually uses time to departmental advantage; performs well in emergency situations.
• Maintains test tray in a sanitary and properly supplied condition at all times.
• Greets patients in a courteous manner by introducing self and asking the patient to give their name. Greets public in a professional and cheerful manner at all times.
• Verifies correct patient by checking the name on request with the name on the patient’s wristband before the procedure is begun. Follows Laboratory policy on patient identification.
• Labels test tube immediately after procedure is completed and initials the tube.
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times.
• Limits personal phone calls.
• Attends to personal affairs to avoid interfering with work schedule.
• Washes hands before and after each patient contact.
• Disposes of used needles after use in sharps containers and does not recap needles.
• Uses time between tests to departmental advantage by filing in with office work, putting away supplies, general household duties or performing other duties as necessary.
• Seeks information or asks for assistance from appropriate personnel regarding patients who present difficulties.
• Uses proper technique in obtaining blood samples. Demonstrates competence in all procedures required by a phlebotomist in accordance with institutional policies, particular emphasis on blood cultures, and blood samples.
• Obeys institutional policies and procedures regarding patient care, with special attention to biohazard procedures.
• Knows various needles, anticoagulants, special handling and preparation of tests that are to be performed.
• Assists in orientation and training of new staff/students…