Laboratory Assistant: Precise Specimen Care & Diagnostics

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform basic laboratory tasks, including blood collection, specimen preparation, and record-keeping in a clinical setting in Beckley, WV. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a recent phlebotomy training program.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, urinalysis, labeling specimens, preparing media, and assisting with laboratory procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Some science classes desirable.
• Must have taken and passed a phlebotomy training program within the last five (5) years.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood by venipuncture and capillary punctures.
• Perform urinalysis and prepare specimens.
• Record specimens and maintain daily logs.
• Prepare media and inoculate bacteriology specimens.
• Prepare blood specimens for examination.
• Assist with autopsies where applicable.
• Answer phones and deliver reports to nurses' stations.

Skills

Phlebotomy procedures

Specimen collection

Accurate labeling

Attention to detail

Communication with patients

Record keeping

Infection control

Lab environment readiness

Confidentiality and professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Science coursework desirable

Phlebotomy training within last 5 years

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform basic laboratory tasks, including blood collection, specimen preparation, and record-keeping in a clinical setting in Beckley, WV. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a recent phlebotomy training program.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, urinalysis, labeling specimens, preparing media, and assisting with laboratory procedures.