Laboratory Assistant

Lifepoint Health; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Havasu Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join our clinical team in Lake Havasu City, AZ. You’ll review orders, register patients, collect specimens and ensure proper labeling and transport following policy.

Responsibilities include venipuncture collection, coordination with nursing for drug monitoring, and handling specimens for internal or reference lab processing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to obtain blood specimens via venipuncture, finger or heel sticks.
• Ability to verify patient identity using two identifiers.

Responsibilities

• Review provider’s orders, quick-register patients when needed, and enter 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 identifiers, date/time and collectors initials; ensure specimen integrity and proper handling/transport.
• Perform 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; elevate 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.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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; elevate 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.

Benefits

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:

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Dian Rezendes by emailing [e-mail].

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

About Us

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 behavioural health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centres 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.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Job Info

• Job Identification 346835
• Job Category Technical & Diagnostic Services
• Posting Date 07/06/2026, 08:22 PM
• Degree Level High School Diploma/GED
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 101 Civic Center Ln, Lake Havasu City, AZ, 86403, US
• Position Type Primary
• Facility Name Havasu Regional Medical Center