Lab Assistant I - NIGHTS

Memorial Physician Practices; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a community-focused healthcare provider in Central Kentucky. As part of a network committed to improving community health, you will play a vital role in patient care, from specimen collection to processing. This position offers a supportive environment where you can grow professionally while making a real difference in the lives of your neighbors. With competitive pay rates and a range of benefits, this is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to a mission-driven organization. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey to enhance community wellness.

Benefits

Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)

Educational Assistance

Bereavement Leave

401(k) Match

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking and decisive judgment in a stressful environment.
• Ability to communicate professionally with a wide range of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Reviews provider orders and registers patients as necessary.
• Obtains blood specimens and performs various sample collections.
• Processes specimens and assists in inventory management.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Decisive Judgment

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About Us

Lifepoint Health’s Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region. Bluegrass Community Hospital (Versailles, KY), Bourbon Community Hospital (Paris, KY), Clark Regional Medical Center (Winchester, KY), and Georgetown Community Hospital (Georgetown, KY) are committed to our mission of making communities healthier. As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients. Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors -- join our team today!

A Career with Us Offers:

1. Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates
2. Paid Time Off (PTO)
3. Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)
4. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
5. Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)
6. Educational Assistance
7. Bereavement Leave
8. 401(k) Match
9. Free Parking

Essential Functions

1. Reviews providers orders, quick registers patients as necessary, and orders the appropriate laboratory tests as defined by the patient's order provided by the provider.
2. Verifies patient by using two patient identifiers.
3. Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures, finger sticks, or heel stick as required per established laboratory policy.
4. Obtains urine, throat, and nasal samples per established laboratory policy.
5. Labels patient specimens with at least two patient identifiers and date, time, and collector's initials.
6. Performs chain of custody urine drug screen collection and breath alcohol testing per established laboratory policy.
7. Collects therapeutic drug-monitoring assays by collaborating with nursing personnel to ensure appropriate drug dose to collection time.
8. Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.
9. Processes specimens for testing and distributes to the appropriate laboratory department for testing or sends to the reference lab by following established laboratory policy.
10. Assists in keeping supplies at adequate levels by completing weekly departmental inventories.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education: High School diploma preferred

Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals in a constructive and professional manner.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran