Laboratory Assistant

Lifepoint Health®; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Havasu Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support patient care by processing specimens, performing phlebotomy, and ensuring proper specimen handling. The role requires reviewing orders, collecting samples, and coordinating with nursing and reference labs as needed.

This full-time position includes weekend scheduling, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for education and certification support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review provider orders, quick-register patients when needed, and enter appropriate laboratory tests per requisition.
• Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers prior to all sample collections.
• 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 collector's 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 or unclear test orders by contacting the ordering provider, pathologist, nursing station, or reference lab; elevate unresolved issues to 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 mandatory education; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy certification

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant

Location: Havasu Regional Medical Center, Lake Havasu City, AZ

Schedule: Full-Time, Weekend

About the Employer: Havasu Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier. As a part of the hospital, the Laboratory Assistant plays a vital role in supporting patient care.

Responsibilities

• Review provider orders, quick-register patients when needed, and enter appropriate laboratory tests per requisition.
• Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers prior to all sample collections.
• 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 collector's 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 or unclear test orders by contacting the ordering provider, pathologist, nursing station, or reference lab; elevate unresolved issues to 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 mandatory 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 with 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Contact

Please contact Dian Rezendes by emailing [e-mail] for additional information.

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 laws and regulations regarding employment discrimination.