Laboratory Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Prep

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital is seeking a Lab Tech Assistant to support pre-analytical and analytical lab processes, including specimen registration, accessioning, and phlebotomy. You will assist technologists, maintain inventory, and ensure specimen integrity while providing courteous service to patients and staff in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires travel to off-site locations as needed and contributes to a team focused on accurate, timely results.

Qualifications

• Quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with phlebotomy and specimen collection is a plus.
• Keyboarding or data entry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and community in a respectful manner.
• Collect blood specimens from patients and transport to the testing laboratory.
• Assist technologists with instrument loading, reagent preparation, and blood product handling.
• Identify instrument malfunctions and report issues promptly.
• Perform clerical duties such as inventory checks and answering phones.

Skills

Customer service

Professional manner

Travel to off-site locations

Education

High School/GED

Associates in Biology or Chemistry

Job description

Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital is seeking a Lab Tech Assistant to support pre-analytical and analytical lab processes, including specimen registration, accessioning, and phlebotomy. You will assist technologists, maintain inventory, and ensure specimen integrity while providing courteous service to patients and staff in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires travel to off-site locations as needed and contributes to a team focused on accurate, timely results.