Laboratory Assistant PRN, Acute

Lifepoint Health; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Professional Development

Free Parking

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is hiring a Lab Assistant at Centerpoint Health—Georgetown. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to exceptional patient care through vital lab work. Responsibilities include specimen collection, processing, and maintaining inventory.

The role requires a high school diploma, with a preference for Phlebotomy certification. In addition, comprehensive benefits including insurance coverage, financial protection, and career growth opportunities are provided. Join a dedicated team focused on making communities healthier.

Qualifications

• Current high school diploma required, Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review providers’ orders and quick-register patients when needed.
• Verify patient identity using two identifiers prior to all collections.
• Obtain blood specimens through various methods.
• Label specimens correctly to ensure integrity.
• Coordinate drug-monitoring collections with nursing.
• Process specimens and distribute them appropriately.
• Maintain inventory of supplies.

Skills

Phlebotomy certification

Patient care

Specimen handling

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Lab Assistant

3k Sign on Bonus

Schedule: Full-Time | Friday - Sunday 4p-4a

Your experience matters

Centerpoint Health—Georgetown 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 lab 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

• Review providers’ orders, quick-register patients when needed, and enter appropriate laboratory tests per requisition.
• Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers prior to all 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 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

• 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.
• Free Parking on site

What we’re looking for

• High school diploma (preferred). Current high school diploma required. Additional requirements include Phlebotomy certification preferred.

About Centerpoint Health—Georgetown

Centerpoint Health—Georgetown is a 75‑bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Georgetown community. We are proud to be recognized by affiliation with the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network, Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Affiliate Network and The Joint Commission Accreditation.

EEOC Statement

Centerpoint Health—Georgetown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centerpoint Health—Georgetown is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.