Phlebotomy & Lab Outreach Assistant

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking a Lab Assistant for Outreach duties including phlebotomy, POC testing and patient registration at outreach sites. The role requires a High School Diploma and BLS/CPR certification within 90 days, plus a valid IL driver’s license with auto insurance.

Responsibilities include chart audits for timely tests, specimen collection, LIS data entry, quality control, and routine equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required and BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with auto insurance is required.
• Labs/Outreach experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Audits charts to ensure timely provider-ordered tests and complete results.
• Collects throat, nasal, and nasopharyngeal swabs per procedures.
• Collects urine/alcohol samples for non-custody drug testing.
• Labels tubes, and packages specimens for courier pick‑up.
• Registers patients and orders tests in LIS; schedules draws.
• Performs point-of-care test quality control and testing.
• Maintains equipment, cleans work areas, and disposes sharps properly.
• Maintains patient/ client records and temperature logs.
• Verifies orders, insurance, and diagnosis codes; resolves discrepancies.

Skills

BLS/CPR certification

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking a Lab Assistant for Outreach duties including phlebotomy, POC testing and patient registration at outreach sites. The role requires a High School Diploma and BLS/CPR certification within 90 days, plus a valid IL driver’s license with auto insurance.

Responsibilities include chart audits for timely tests, specimen collection, LIS data entry, quality control, and routine equipment maintenance.