**Description** **Hours: 1300-2130** Do you have the career opportunities as a Lead Laboratory Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Portsmouth Regional Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. **Benefits** Portsmouth Regional Hospital, 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._** Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Lead 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! **Job Summary and Qualifications** POSITION SUMMARY: Collects blood from patients of all ages as required by physician orders. Performs patient registration and accessions lab orders as appropriate. Processes blood to prepare for shipping and testing in all laboratory areas. Responds to phone inquiries in a timely manner and refers problems to the appropriate supervisor. Participates in Quality Assurance activities. Supports staff via training, competency assessment, continuing education and performance evaluation. SPECIFIC ELEMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Know policies, procedures and practices necessary to perform a variety of routine specimen collection procedures using standard techniques and equipment + Know policies, procedures and practices necessary to perform specimen processing duties + Respond to requests for emergency service in a timely manner + Organize workload within the department and prepare schedule to meet the needs of the institution + Answer all incoming phone calls and requests for information in a timely manner + Is aware of the role of the position and its potential impact on patient care, the work unit, the department, and facility operations + Provide leadership for the staff in the department + Make decisions and establishes priorities for specimen collection and processing based on established policies and procedures. Work in an independent manner with limited supervision + Maintain clean and safe workstation + Manage inventory + Demonstrate initial and annual competency in phlebotomy and processing, including all computer related functions + Document competency assessment for employees performing registration, specimen collection and specimen processing + Train personnel in registration, specimen collection, specimen processing and policies and procedures in department + Assess competency and participate in perform performance evaluations + Facilitate continuing education opportunities for staff + Perform and document various quality control and equipment maintenance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations + Participate in Laboratory Quality Assurance process by performing quality monitors, process improvement and incident investigations + Adhere to hospital policy for reporting patient safety issues, including errors. Consistently “Puts Patient Safety First” when performing job duties or providing care + Maintain appropriate statistical data for department + Share in daily workload in the phlebotomy/processing section. Make a contribution to section and department objectives. + Prioritize work to assure completion within the assigned shift and according to required TAT + Assist Clinical Coordinator with scheduling and coverage when needed. + Assists with training of new hires. + Any other tasks as assigned. Experience: 1-3 years Education: High School or GED Situated in Portsmouth, NH, Portsmouth Regional Hospital (https://portsmouthhospital.com) is a premier 234-bed acute care facility that offers exceptional healthcare services to the Seacoast region of Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire. This hospital is the sole ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center on the Seacoast of New Hampshire, making it an essential resource for the community. It boasts the region's only comprehensive heart and vascular program, along with 24/7 comprehensive neurosurgical and stroke clot retrieval programs for both hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes. Portsmouth Regional Hospital is owned by HCA Healthcare, a respected healthcare provider that runs three hospitals, an ambulatory surgery center, two freestanding emergency rooms, an urgent care center, and 46 physician practices in New Hampshire. HCA Healthcare has 2,600 colleagues and 554 physicians on staff, provides $15.8 million in uncompensated care, and pays $43.8 million in taxes annually. Its other hospitals in New Hampshire include Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, and freestanding emergency rooms in Seabrook and Dover. In 2023, a third freestanding emergency room is expected to open in Plaistow. 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 Lead 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.