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Introduction

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

Benefits

Valley Regional Medical Center, 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 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.

+ Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan

+ Retirement readiness and rollover 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)

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/prn-employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Laboratory Asst PRN 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!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Expected to be able to function within the laboratory department, performing duties of processing specimens, clerical duties, ordering tests, stocking supplies, assisting with waived test as needed, phlebotomy, send out testing, and general test order entry. Must be aware of all policies and procedures performed within the laboratory department and be knowledgeable of all the lab modules within the Laboratory Information System (L.I.S.).

What you will do in this role:

+ Able to function in any department unsupervised, performs computer entries, filing, telephone communications, and other clerical duties as assigned.

+ Demonstrates good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite friendly manner

+ Possess good communication skills and good clerical skills.

+ Demonstrates adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory, and orders tests as needed.

+ Accurately enters specimen information into computer. Medical record number, name, date and time must be verified with requisition. Less than 2 date errors per year. No medical record number or name errors are permitted.

+ Performs venipuncture and skin puncture on patients of all ages from newborn to geriatric in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.

+ Demonstrates a good working knowledge of phlebotomy, and equipment used in collecting all specimens from newborns to geriatrics.

+ Processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, and Histology specimens. Capable of placing samples on instruments in accordance with laboratory established policies.

What qualifications you will need:

+ Associate degree in a laboratory science or be qualified under CLIA guidelines for Medical Laboratory Technician preferably (Uncertified Status)

+ High School Diploma or equivalent acceptable.

+ Familiarity with laboratory procedures and specifically, policies and procedures performed.

Founded as Valley Community Hospital in 1975, Valley Regional Medical Center (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/valley-regional-medical-center) proudly serves Brownsville, TX and the surrounding communities in the Rio Grande Valley. Valley Regional Medical Center is a licensed **215+ bed facility** with over 200 physicians representing 25+ specialties. From emergency medicine, to diagnostic imaging services, and caring for newborn babies, Valley Regional Medical Center is the hospital that families count on when they are looking for quality healthcare close to home. We are a designated **Advanced Level III Trauma Center and an Advanced Primary Stroke Center** . Our Heart and Vascular services include a full-range of cardiac services including minimally invasive and open-heart surgery, cardiac cath lab, heart imaging services and more. Our women’s department includes labor, delivery and recovery in a home-like setting. We also have a C-section operating room on standby 24 hours a day and a **Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit** equipped with specially trained staff. Innovation and an unwavering commitment to patient care are the cornerstones of our hospital. Come experience our family centered culture at Valley Regional.

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.

"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 Asst 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