Lab Assistant - Day Shift

Carroll County Memorial Hospital; Carrollton (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Carroll County Memorial Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for the day shift at its Carrollton, KY location. The role supports the clinical laboratory by performing phlebotomy, assisting with analyzer operations, and maintaining workflow to ensure timely testing services.

Supervised by the Laboratory Manager and/or Medical Technologist, this position requires adherence to CLIA and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory analyzers and specimen workflows preferred.
• Weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and specimen collection on inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Properly label, process, and transport specimens according to laboratory protocol.
• Maintain specimen integrity and follow chain-of-custody procedures.
• Communicate specimen issues to laboratory staff promptly.
• Perform routine maintenance on laboratory analyzers per established schedules.
• Ensure analyzers are operational and ready for patient testing.
• Identify instrument maintenance errors and escalate issues to laboratory staff.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting per established procedures.
• Monitor reagent levels and maintain inventory.
• Maintain a clean, organized laboratory environment.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

High School diploma/GED

Phlebotomy training program

Tools

Laboratory analyzers

Job description

Laboratory Assistant - Day ShiftDepartment: Clinical LaboratoryWhat if you had the opportunity to make a difference? Carroll County Memorial Hospital’s role is to improve the health and well-being of the residents and visitors to Carroll County and surrounding counties, by providing quality, compassionate, cost effective and convenient health care through community leadership and in collaboration with other healthcare organizations which serve our communities.The Laboratory Assistant supports the clinical laboratory by performing phlebotomy, assisting with analyzer operations, maintaining laboratory workflow, and ensuring continuity of testing services. This role is critical to maintaining analyzer readiness, specimen flow, and operational efficiency to support patient care.The Laboratory Assistant works under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager and/or Medical Technologist and must adhere to all hospital policies, CLIA regulations, and laboratory quality standards.Both full-time and part-time positions available. Candidate must have weekend availability.Physical Location:309 11th St.Carrollton, KY 41045The Job You Will Perform:Perform venipuncture and specimen collection on inpatient and outpatient populationsProperly label, process, and transport specimens according to laboratory protocolMaintain specimen integrity and follow chain-of-custody proceduresCommunicate specimen issues to laboratory staff promptlyPerform routine maintenance on laboratory analyzers per established schedulesEnsure analyzers are operational and ready for patient testingIdentify instrument maintenance errors and escalate issues to laboratory staff/leadershipAssist with basic troubleshooting per established proceduresMonitor reagent levels for assigned analyzersMaintain reagent inventory and notify staff of low stockEnsure reagents are stored properly and within expiration guidelinesAssist with restocking and supply organizationPrepare and maintain the daily manifest of laboratory ordersAssist in organizing and tracking specimens and test requestsSupport efficient test flow and turnaround timesMaintain a clean, organized laboratory environmentFollow CLIA, OSHA, and hospital safety policiesMaintain infection control practices and PPE useParticipate in training and competency activitiesSupport laboratory quality improvement initiativesThe Qualifications, Skills and/or Knowledge You Bring:High School diploma/GED requiredPhlebotomy experience preferredAbility to work independently during overnight hoursStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsMust be reliable and extremely trustworthy.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with vendors, customers, and team members.Strong organizational and time management skills.Healthcare or laboratory experience preferredCompletion of a phlebotomy training program (preferred)Familiarity with laboratory analyzers and specimen workflows (preferredThe Benefits You Will Enjoy:Carroll County Memorial Hospital offers a benefits package to eligible employees that includes welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, and Paid Time Off.The Company You Will Join:Carroll County Memorial Hospital strives to uphold our Values of Respect, Compassion, Excellence, Stewardship and Justice each day to ensure we provide the best possible services to the communities we serve.Carroll County Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email [e-mail]