Phlebotomy & Lab Support Specialist

Moberly Regional Medical Center; Moberly (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) matching

Student loan repayment assistance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Moberly Regional Medical Center is seeking a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing and patient care in a busy laboratory. The role involves phlebotomy, specimen processing, equipment maintenance, and inventory management while ensuring safety, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards.

The position requires phlebotomy training or a lab assistant program, 1–2 years of lab experience, and proficiency with LIS/EMR systems to document procedures and results.

Qualifications

• Completion of a laboratory assistant training or phlebotomy program or training course required or
• A combination of education and experience (i.e., 1-2 years) as a phlebotomist may be considered in lieu of program completion
• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory, healthcare, or clinical setting required
• 1-2 years Experience with specimen processing, laboratory equipment, and quality control procedures required

Responsibilities

• Assists laboratory staff in performing routine tests used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, following proper laboratory protocols.
• Prepares and processes specimens, ensuring proper labeling, storage, and transport according to laboratory procedures.
• Maintains laboratory equipment, ensuring it is in good working order, reporting malfunctions, and assisting with routine troubleshooting.
• Performs finger sticks, venipunctures and heel sticks on patients of all ages in accordance with policies.
• Ensures compliance with safety and infection control standards, including proper handling of biohazardous materials and reagents.
• Logs lab procedures and specimen information into LIS, ensuring accuracy and compliance with documentation protocols.
• Performs quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) tasks, assisting in documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Stocks laboratory supplies and maintains inventory, ensuring necessary materials are available for daily operations.
• Cleans and disinfects work surfaces, equipment, and laboratory spaces, ensuring compliance with safety and infection control guidelines.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers, laboratory staff, and other departments to ensure efficient specimen processing and workflow.
• Ensures positive patient identification by using two patient identifiers and labeling specimens at the bedside.
• Collect timed specimens as ordered, prioritizing and efficiently completing phlebotomy tasks to meet clinical needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Quality control

LIS/EMR knowledge

Safety & HIPAA

Communication

Organization

Education

Phlebotomy program or lab assistant training

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment

LIS/EMR software

Job description

Moberly Regional Medical Center is seeking a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing and patient care in a busy laboratory. The role involves phlebotomy, specimen processing, equipment maintenance, and inventory management while ensuring safety, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards.

The position requires phlebotomy training or a lab assistant program, 1–2 years of lab experience, and proficiency with LIS/EMR systems to document procedures and results.