4-Day Lab Assistant — Precision in Patient Care

Health Ministries Clinic Inc; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Ministries Clinic in Newton, Kansas is seeking a dependable Lab Assistant to join our laboratory team. This full-time role offers a 4-day workweek with typical hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM or 6:00 PM, and extended hours on Tuesdays for Friday-off rotation.

You will assist with receiving, labeling, processing and preparing patient specimens, support in-house testing and reference lab send-outs, and maintain documentation while ensuring safety, quality, and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory or healthcare settings preferred.
• Ability to follow written procedures accurately.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Receive, label, process and prepare patient specimens.
• Support in-house lab testing and reference lab send-outs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Assist with laboratory equipment, supplies, and routine maintenance.
• Follow established safety, quality and infection-control procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
• Collaborate with lab and clinical staff to ensure timely specimen processing.
• Help maintain an organized, clean, and efficient laboratory environment.

Skills

Lab experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Health Ministries Clinic in Newton, Kansas is seeking a dependable Lab Assistant to join our laboratory team. This full-time role offers a 4-day workweek with typical hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM or 6:00 PM, and extended hours on Tuesdays for Friday-off rotation.

You will assist with receiving, labeling, processing and preparing patient specimens, support in-house testing and reference lab send-outs, and maintain documentation while ensuring safety, quality, and HIPAA compliance.