Clinical Lab Assistant I: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

UK King's Daughters; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, Kentucky seeks a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I to support laboratory operations including patient registration, specimen accessioning, and order entry in the LIS. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, specimen processing, and waived testing while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with clinicians and lab staff, provide excellent customer service, educate patients as needed, and maintain accurate documentation to support timely patient care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 year of healthcare/clinical experience preferred.
• Active National Phlebotomy Certification or Medical Assistant Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient registration, specimen accessioning, and order entry in LIS.
• Conduct phlebotomy, specimen processing, and waived testing.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with clinicians and laboratory staff to clarify orders and resolve issues.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Communication

Laboratory procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, Kentucky seeks a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I to support laboratory operations including patient registration, specimen accessioning, and order entry in the LIS. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, specimen processing, and waived testing while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with clinicians and lab staff, provide excellent customer service, educate patients as needed, and maintain accurate documentation to support timely patient care