Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Collection & Testing

Lifepoint Health; Sierra Vista (AZ); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 36 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Canyon Vista Medical Center in Sierra Vista, AZ, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support venipuncture, specimen collection, processing, and related clerical workflows. The role emphasizes accuracy and patient-focused service.

You will review orders, verify patient identity, collect samples, label with identifiers, and handle chain-of-custody testing. Collaboration with nursing and reference labs is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred.
• Ability to perform venipuncture and specimen collection with accuracy.
• Clear English communication.

Responsabilités

• 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; escalated 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

Connaissances

Phlebotomy

Customer service

English communication

Venipuncture

Formation

High School diploma

Phlebotomy Certification

Description du poste

Canyon Vista Medical Center in Sierra Vista, AZ, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support venipuncture, specimen collection, processing, and related clerical workflows. The role emphasizes accuracy and patient-focused service.

You will review orders, verify patient identity, collect samples, label with identifiers, and handle chain-of-custody testing. Collaboration with nursing and reference labs is essential.