Assistant, Laboratory, Days, Full-Time

Harrison-Memorial-Hospital; Cynthiana (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K/403b Plan

Job summary

Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana, Kentucky, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for the Full-Time 1st Shift to perform venipunctures, specimen collection, and routine processing under the supervision of the Lab Manager.

The role emphasizes patient safety, adherence to CAP/TJC standards, and effective use of LIS while collaborating with Lab staff to ensure accurate test results and smooth workflow in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum three years phlebotomy experience.
• Strong knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures, finger sticks, and specimen handling.
• Verifies patient identification and labels specimens accurately.
• Follows safety, infection control, and confidentiality policies.
• Maintains cleanliness and stocks supplies; handles STAT orders.
• Interacts professionally with staff and physicians.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Lab procedures

Quality control

LIS

Communication

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIS software

Job description

Assistant, Laboratory, Days, Full-Time(Laboratory)

Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH), located in Cynthiana, Kentucky, is a 61-bed, independent, non-profit healthcare facility dedicated to providing high-quality medical services to our community since 1906. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by Medicare and Medicaid, reflecting our commitment to excellence in patient care.

A Growing Network of Care

HMH is proud to offer comprehensive healthcare services through our diverse facilities and programs, including:

Harrison Memorial Hospital – A leading independent, not-for-profit hospital, providing cutting-edge medical care with a patient-centered approach.

Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) – Bringing quality primary care closer to our community, ensuring access to essential healthcare services in rural areas.

EMS Office – A highly trained Emergency Medical Services team, delivering rapid response and lifesaving care when it matters most.

KidTown Daycare – A trusted childcare facility dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for our employees' families.

Specialty Clinics – Offering advanced specialty care, including cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, and more, ensuring patients receive expert care close to home.

Clinic Pharmacy – Providing convenient, personalized pharmacy services, ensuring seamless medication management for our patients and community.

At HMH, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.
Join us at Harrison Memorial Hospital, where you can be part of a dedicated team delivering exceptional healthcare in a community-focused setting.

Job Skills / Requirements

The Laboratory Assistant provides direct specimen collection services, ensuring safe and accurate venipuncture, fingerstick, and specimen handling. Follows hospital policies, TJC, and CAP standards for patient identification, infection control, and confidentiality.

• Performs venipunctures, nasal swabs, and finger sticks using aseptic technique and with as little patient discomfort as possible.
• Verifies positive patient identification.
• Knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and volume of blood needed. Labels test tube immediately after procedure is completed with patient name, room number, date, time, and initials
• Always observe standard precautions; disposes of all sharps in a rigid sharps’ container.
• Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays. Maintains work areas. Order supplies when needed.
• Prioritize STAT orders, ASAP orders, scheduled orders, and outpatient.
• Washes hands/sanitizes before and after every patient contact.
• Alters or adjusts methods and procedures for neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.
• Performs quality control testing and instrument checks, then documents results.
• Always observe standard precautions.
• Professionally interacts with all Lab employees, physicians, other hospital employees, administration, and the Pathologist.
• Verifies that proper specimen is being analyzed for the proper patient and the ordered test.
• Performs waived and other approved testing per P&P as directed by Lab manager/supervisor.
• Documents correct information for statistics and billing.
• Stocks and orders supply as needed
• Centrifuges specimens to separate cells from sediment, serum, or supernatant fluids.
• Centrifuges blood specimens and prepare for transport.

Role Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Required Licensure and Certifications -At Hire

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum three (3) years of phlebotomy experience
• Strong knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Ability to interpret and analyze technical data and quality control results.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a high-volume environment.
• Proficient in using laboratory information systems (LIS) and standard computer applications.

Education Requirements (All)

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT

Certification Requirements (All)

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan

This job reports to the Department Manager

This is a Full-Time position1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 7a-3:30p.