Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Lab Support

Community Health Systems; Moberly (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Student loan support

Tuition assistance

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Lab Assistant to support routine laboratory operations, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, and data entry. You will help maintain safety and regulatory compliance while ensuring timely testing and accurate labeling.

The role requires performing finger sticks and venipunctures, maintaining LIS/EMR logs, and assisting with QC/QA tasks. A training or certificate in phlebotomy is preferred, with 1–2 years in a clinical setting advantageous.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures and medical terminology.
• Ability to operate basic laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills for timely lab support.
• Effective communication with staff, providers, and patients.
• Attention to safety regulations, HIPAA, and lab compliance.
• Familiarity with LIS and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist lab staff in routine tests following established protocols.
• Prepare and process specimens; ensure proper labeling and transport.
• Maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment; report malfunctions.
• Perform finger sticks, venipunctures, and heel sticks per policy.
• Ensure safety and infection control standards are followed.
• Log procedures and specimen data into LIS/EMR accurately.
• Support quality control and QA tasks and regulatory documentation.
• Stock supplies and manage inventory for daily operations.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces and spaces according to guidelines.
• Assist with data collection and process improvement projects.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and staff to optimize workflow.
• Ensure correct patient identification and bedside labeling of specimens.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Familiarity with LIS/EMR

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy or lab assistant training

Tools

LIS

EMR

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Lab Assistant to support routine laboratory operations, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, and data entry. You will help maintain safety and regulatory compliance while ensuring timely testing and accurate labeling.

The role requires performing finger sticks and venipunctures, maintaining LIS/EMR logs, and assisting with QC/QA tasks. A training or certificate in phlebotomy is preferred, with 1–2 years in a clinical setting advantageous.