Job Information
HCA Healthcare Complex Specimen Processor in Largo, Florida
Introduction
Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:Complex Specimen ProcessorHCA Healthcare Laboratory Services
Benefits
HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
We are seeking a Complex Specimen Processor 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!
The Complex Specimen Processor is responsible for management of all inbound and outbound microbiology, histology, and cytology samples including, tracking, accessioning, processing, problem specimens, and preparation for submission to referral laboratories. Works in a Market or Core Laboratory Setting.Performs duties consistent with written procedures and regulatory requirements. Supports the department in achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.
What you will do in this role:
Tracks samples submitted from hospitals through receipt in laboratory. Follows up with courier service to address any missing samples in a timely manner
Receives laboratory specimens into the laboratory/pathology information system
Ensures positive patient identification in handling and labeling of specimens
Performs registration and order entry procedures, as requested, with accuracy, and in a timely manner
Labels specimens and aliquots according to established protocols and according to testing ordered
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of specimen collection, storage, transportation, and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteria
Assesses specimen requirements for testing and troubleshoots any specimen requirement or test request issues with submitting entity (laboratory/client).
Centrifuges and aliquots specimens appropriately, based on specimen type and tests ordered.
Prepares specimens to be ready for courier pick-up and includes special instructions as requested by physician orders
Discards laboratory specimens according to established schedule
Performs periodic preventive maintenance and quality assurance procedures as assigned
Keeps appropriate records/documentation relating to specimen problems and other problems encountered, takes corrective action as necessary to ensure validity and accuracy of testing
Cleans the area upon emergency spills of specimens
Referral Testing Functions:
Assesses specimen requirements for referral testing and troubleshoots any specimen requirement and/or referral testing specimen or order entry issues.
Processes, sorts, and prepares specimens for submission to referral laboratories for testing in accordance with specimen requirements for tests ordered.
Regularly monitors and reviews the status of referred testing to assure that results are received and made available to physicians within established turnaround times.
Reviews Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and pending referral testing issues; takes action as appropriate
Communicates and troubleshoots any problem specimens in a timely manner.
Hazardous Waste Handling Functions (as applicable)
Placing hazardous waste into appropriately labeled containers and keeping containers closed when not actively adding wastes.
Record “Start” and “Full Dates” on hazardous waste containers as required.
Complete and affix hazardous waste labels to appropriate hazardous waste storage containers.
Maintain Hazardous Waste Containers in the designated/documented storage areas.
Report any spills, cleanup of minor spills within abilities and follow the Emergency Response Activities described in the facility’s Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan.
What Qualifications you will need:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Less than a High School Diploma/GED required
Vocational/Technical Degree preferred
Less than 1 year of experience required
1-3 years in a market or commercial clinical laboratory setting preferred
HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services (hcahealthcare.com/physicians/hospital-based-specialties/laboratory-services/) is a full service provider for clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated 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 four HCA Healthcare divisions within the state of Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers and commercial accounts.
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.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Complex Specimen Processor 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.