Laboratory Assistant & Phlebotomy Technician (PRN)

Memorial Physician Practices; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Job summary

Centerpoint Health - Winchester, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant (PRN) to join our team. You will collect and process specimens, verify patient identity, and assist with testing and sample handling. This on-site role supports timely, accurate lab operations in a community hospital setting.

This position requires a high school diploma; phlebotomy certification is preferred. Competitive benefits accompany on-site scheduling and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required or preferred.
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 as needed.
• Process specimens and distribute to appropriate lab sections or ship to reference labs 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

Job description

Centerpoint Health - Winchester, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant (PRN) to join our team. You will collect and process specimens, verify patient identity, and assist with testing and sample handling. This on-site role supports timely, accurate lab operations in a community hospital setting.

This position requires a high school diploma; phlebotomy certification is preferred. Competitive benefits accompany on-site scheduling and career growth opportunities.