Evening Laboratory Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Handling

Harrison-Memorial-Hospital; Belmont (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K/403b Plan

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Harrison Memorial Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for evening, full-time shifts. The role provides direct specimen collection, venipuncture, and specimen handling while following policies, TJC, and CAP standards for patient safety and confidentiality.

The successful candidate will have at least three years of phlebotomy experience, strong knowledge of lab procedures, and the ability to work with LIS systems and high-volume workloads.

Qualifications

• 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 LIS and standard computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures, nasal swabs, and finger sticks using aseptic technique with minimal discomfort.
• Verify positive patient identification.
• Label test tubes with patient name, room number, date, time, and initials.
• Observe standard precautions and dispose of sharps properly.
• Stock and organize venipuncture supplies; maintain work areas.
• Prioritize STAT, ASAP, scheduled, and outpatient orders.
• Wash hands before and after patient contact.
• Adjust methods for neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.
• Perform quality control testing and instrument checks; document results.
• Interact professionally with Lab staff, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
• Ensure correct specimen-for-test pairing; document for statistics and billing.
• Stock supplies as needed and centrifuge specimens appropriately.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Clinical lab procedures

Quality control results interpretation

Communication skills

Leadership

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Harrison Memorial Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for evening, full-time shifts. The role provides direct specimen collection, venipuncture, and specimen handling while following policies, TJC, and CAP standards for patient safety and confidentiality.

The successful candidate will have at least three years of phlebotomy experience, strong knowledge of lab procedures, and the ability to work with LIS systems and high-volume workloads.