Lab Assistant - PRN

Lawrence County Memorial Hosp; Lawrenceville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,981,000 - 51,577,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Job summary

Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville, IL is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist to support fast-paced laboratory operations, including specimen collection, processing, and patient care. This position emphasizes accuracy, strong interpersonal skills, and adherence to safety standards in a hospital setting.

The role involves venipuncture, proper specimen handling, vital signs monitoring as needed, and collaboration with clinicians to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous hospital or clinical experience preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of specimen collection, processing and blood sampling techniques.
• Knowledge of physiology and anatomy to support specimen handling and patient care.
• Excellent patient service and communication with patients and healthcare staff.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection and processing of specimens, including blood sampling and other laboratory procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and ensure proper handling of specimens to maintain integrity for testing.
• Monitor and record vital signs as needed, ensuring accurate documentation for patient records.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laboratory workspace, adhering to safety protocols.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care and support during laboratory procedures.
• Utilize knowledge of physiology and anatomy to assist in various laboratory tasks effectively.
• Follow established protocols for specimen collection processing, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Specimen collection

Laboratory procedures

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $15 USD to $18 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist to join our team in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting laboratory operations, ensuring accurate specimen collection, processing, and patient care. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing excellent patient service within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection and processing of specimens, including blood sampling and other laboratory procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and ensure proper handling of specimens to maintain integrity for testing.
• Monitor and record vital signs as needed, ensuring accurate documentation for patient records.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laboratory workspace, adhering to safety protocols.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care and support during laboratory procedures.
• Utilize knowledge of physiology and anatomy to assist in various laboratory tasks effectively.
• Follow established protocols for specimen collection processing, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a hospital or clinical setting is preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of laboratory procedures, including specimen collection processing and blood sampling techniques.
• Knowledge of physiology and anatomy to support accurate specimen handling and patient care.
• Excellent patient service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to changing laboratory practices.

Salary & Benefits:

• $15.00 - 18.00 per hour plus shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends, where applicable.
• The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Benefits: Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefit package that includes generous PTO, medical, dental, vision, disability, life, accident, and critical illness insurance. Details on benefits are available upon request.

Other Duties

Please note this position summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

LCMH is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free of inappropriate or unlawful conduct on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected group status as provided by law.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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