Clinical Laboratory Assistant I

KDOH Portsmouth Hospital Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters seeks a healthcare professional to support laboratory operations, performing patient registration, specimen accessioning, and order entry in the LIS. The role includes phlebotomy, specimen processing, and waived testing to ensure accurate, timely results across clinical settings.

You will collaborate with clinicians and lab staff, maintain documentation, provide excellent customer service, and participate in ongoing education to uphold safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs patient registration, specimen accessioning, and order entry in LIS.
• Conducts phlebotomy, specimen processing, and waived testing procedures.
• Collaborates with clinicians and lab staff to clarify orders and resolve issues.
• Maintains detailed documentation and ensures timely handling of specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient registration

Specimen accessioning

Order entry

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting laboratory operations by performing accurate patient registration, specimen accessioning, and order entry in laboratory information systems. Conducts phlebotomy, specimen processing, and waived testing procedures while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborates with clinicians and laboratory staff to clarify orders, resolve issues, and maintain efficient workflow. Provides excellent customer service, educates patients as needed, and maintains detailed documentation. Ensures timely and accurate handling of specimens to support patient care across diverse clinical settings.

Essential Functions

• Performs quality control, quality assurance, and maintenance according to procedures, documenting and troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Adheres to laboratory protocols for specimen procurement, handling, transport, and processing.
• Performs cytology processing procedures accurately and efficiently, following standard techniques and protocols.
• Utilizes laboratory information systems and records documentation accurately and legibly.
• Maintains compliance with safety guidelines, practices standard precautions, and participates in continuing education.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with customers, co-workers, and healthcare providers.
• Coordinates scheduling and gathers required information for fine needle aspirations (FNA) and other procedures.
• Maintains inventory and ensures proper ordering and storage of laboratory supplies.
• Completes required assessments, continuing education, and reviews procedural updates in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Experience Requirement

0-1 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Active National Phlebotomy Certified or Medical Assistant Certified

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves occasional exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; intermittent exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department

Lab Shift: Flex (United States of America) Time Type: Full time Address: 2001 Scioto Trail City, State: Portsmouth, Ohio

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.