Night Lab Aide: Phlebotomy & Specimen Management

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Lab Aide to support phlebotomy, specimen processing, data entry, and frontline operations in our Fort Wayne laboratory, ensuring efficient patient care.

You will perform venipuncture and bedside collection, confirm patient identification, label specimens accurately, and record collection data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) while coordinating with clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy training or equivalent coursework preferred.
• 0-2 years of lab or phlebotomy experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, finger stick, and heel stick following safety standards.
• Identify and label specimens accurately at collection sites.
• Enter collection data into LIS with accuracy.
• Assist with data entry and troubleshooting in LIS.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards in the lab.
• Support off-site collections as assigned.

Skills

Specimen collection techniques

Follow instructions precisely

Medical terminology familiarity

Communication skills

Data entry skills

Confidentiality & compliance

Education

Phlebotomy training program

0-2 years lab/phlebotomy experience

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Lab Aide to support phlebotomy, specimen processing, data entry, and frontline operations in our Fort Wayne laboratory, ensuring efficient patient care.

You will perform venipuncture and bedside collection, confirm patient identification, label specimens accurately, and record collection data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) while coordinating with clinical staff.