Lab Assistant - Phlebotomy & Specimen Collection (PRN)

Lifepoint Health®; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits: medical,Dental

Free parking on site

Job summary

Centerpoint Health - Winchester, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support timely specimen collection and processing. The role requires attention to detail, cooperation with nursing and lab staff, and adherence to safety policies.

A current high school diploma is required, and phlebotomy certification is preferred. Join our team to help ensure accurate test results and maintain high-quality patient care across our campus.

Qualifications

• Current high school diploma required.
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review providers' orders, quick-register patients, and enter laboratory tests per requisition.
• Verify patient identity using two identifiers prior to all collections.
• Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick; collect urine, throat, and nasal specimens.
• Label specimens with date/time and collector initials; ensure specimen integrity and proper handling/transport.
• Perform chain-of-custody urine drug screen collections and breath alcohol testing.
• Coordinate therapeutic drug-monitoring collections with nursing to align dose and draw time.
• Resolve unusual test orders by contacting providers or supervisors as needed.
• Process specimens and distribute to appropriate lab sections or reference labs.
• Maintain par levels and assist with weekly inventory of supplies.
• Participate in performance improvement and required education; perform other duties.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Centerpoint Health - Winchester, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support timely specimen collection and processing. The role requires attention to detail, cooperation with nursing and lab staff, and adherence to safety policies.

A current high school diploma is required, and phlebotomy certification is preferred. Join our team to help ensure accurate test results and maintain high-quality patient care across our campus.