Lab Technician, Days

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY seeks a patient-focused Laboratory Assistant to support clinical testing, specimen handling, and correlate results to aid diagnosis. You will help manage clinic flow, prepare patients for exams, and maintain a clean, well-organized environment to support rapid testing and high-quality care.

No experience is required; comprehensive on-the-job training is provided. A sincere interest in patient care and community health, plus one year in a healthcare laboratory

Qualifications

• No experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Interest in learning about the role and caring for patients and the community.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform, interpret, and correlate clinical laboratory tests.
• Process specimens and perform testing per policies and procedures.
• Measure vital signs, update patient records and prepare patients for exams.
• Manage flow in the clinic, inform patients, clean rooms and equipment.
• Perform phlebotomy and document PT/INR results in the patient record.
• Order supplies and stock exam and treatment rooms; rotate supplies before expiration.
• Assist department with QC/PI data collection and improvement recommendations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for independently performing, interpreting, and correlating clinical laboratory tests to assist physician diagnosis and treatment. Performs specimen processing and testing according to policies and procedures. Measures vital signs, including pain score and height and weight, updates patient medical record. Prepares patients for exams and manages flow through clinic area, keeps patients informed. Cleans rooms, chairs and equipment between patients. Performs phlebotomy. Performs PT/INR documents patient results in patient medical record and in result entry. Orders supplies and stocks exam rooms, treatment rooms, lab and nourishment area. Properly rotates supplies for use prior to expiration dates. Assists department with QC/PI- data collection, evaluation and recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications

No experience required.We provide comprehensive on the job training.If you want to learn more about the role, are passionate about taking care of patients and our community,

Desired

• One year in a healthcare laboratory setting