Laboratory Assistant

Havasu Regional Medical Center; Lake Havasu City (AZ); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

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Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Well-being Programs

Career Development

Descripción de la vacante

Havasu Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support core lab operations in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Join a team dedicated to accurate testing, proper specimen handling, and patient care.

The role includes specimen collection, registration, label accuracy, and coordination with nurses for drug-monitoring collections, with opportunities for training and career growth within a community hospital setting.

Formación

• High school diploma required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Review provider orders, register patients, and enter tests per requisition.
• Verify patient identity using two identifiers before collection.
• Collect blood specimens by venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick; gather urine, throat, and nasal samples per policy.
• Label specimens with two identifiers, date/time, and collector initials; ensure integrity and proper handling.
• Perform urine drug screen collections and breath alcohol testing per policy.
• Coordinate drug-monitoring collections with nursing to align dose and draw time.
• Resolve unclear test orders by contacting providers or lab staff; escalate unresolved issues to supervisor.
• Process specimens to appropriate lab sections or reference labs per policy.
• Maintain par levels and assist with weekly inventory of supplies.
• Participate in performance improvement and required education; perform other duties as assigned.

Educación

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

Your Experience Matters

Havasu Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Laboratory Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

A Laboratory Assistant who excels in this role:

• Review provider's orders, quick-register patients when needed, and enter appropriate laboratory test per requisition.
• Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers prior to all collection.
• Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick; collect urine, throat, and nasal specimens per policy.
• Label specimens with at least two identifiers plus date/time and collectors initials; ensure specimen integrity and proper handling/transport.
• Perform chain-of-custody urine drug screen collections and breath alcohol testing per policy.
• Coordinate therapeutic drug-monitoring collections with nursing to align dose and draw time.
• Resolve unusual/unclear test orders by contacting the ordering provider, pathologist, nursing station, or reference lab; escalatE unresolved issues to the supervisor.
• Process specimens and distribute to appropriate internal lab sections or ship to reference laboratories according to policy.
• Maintain par levels and assist with weekly departmental inventory of supplies.
• Participate in performance improvement and required education; perform other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have a high school diploma. Additional requirements include:

• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

More About Havasu Regional Medical Center

Havasu Regional Medical Center is a 171-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Lake Havasu City, AZ community.

EEOC Statement

"Havasu Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havasu Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.