Medical Lab Assistant — Specimen Processing & Testing

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage within 30 days

Paid time off

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness programs

Career advancement through mentorship

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Kentucky seeks a dedicated laboratory assistant to support specimen processing and testing in a clinical lab setting. You will handle labeling, packaging, and dispatching specimens, while assisting technologists and maintaining equipment, all under supervision.

The role emphasizes accuracy, compassion and teamwork as you follow CLIA guidelines and safety policies to ensure high-quality patient care within a busy lab.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Computer skills and data entry abilities.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, label and send specimens as directed.
• Operate centrifuges and assist in specimen handling.
• Perform waived and moderately complex testing per CLIA.
• Support technologists and maintain instruments and workspace.
• Follow universal precautions and safety policies.

Skills

Computer skills

Human relations

Communication skills

Customer service

Kindness

Education

High School diploma

Job description

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Kentucky seeks a dedicated laboratory assistant to support specimen processing and testing in a clinical lab setting. You will handle labeling, packaging, and dispatching specimens, while assisting technologists and maintaining equipment, all under supervision.

The role emphasizes accuracy, compassion and teamwork as you follow CLIA guidelines and safety policies to ensure high-quality patient care within a busy lab.