Weekend Laboratory Assistant & Phlebotomy Specialist

Memorial Physician Practices; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Havasu Regional Medical Center in Lake Havasu City, AZ is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support specimen collection, processing and lab operations. This role requires accuracy in ordering entry, patient identification and adherence to policy while maintaining specimen integrity.

The position involves venipuncture, urine and swab collection, and coordination with nursing for drug monitoring, with a strong emphasis on quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Experience in clinical laboratory assistance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review provider orders, quick-register patients when needed, and enter laboratory tests per requisition.
• Verify patient identity with two identifiers prior to collection.
• Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick; collect urine, throat, and nasal specimens per policy.
• Label specimens with two identifiers plus date/time and collector's initials; ensure specimen integrity and proper handling/transport.
• Perform urine drug screen collections and breath alcohol testing per policy.
• Coordinate drug-monitoring collections with nursing to align dose and draw time.
• Resolve unusual test orders by contacting providers or lab staff; escalate as needed.
• Process specimens and distribute to appropriate lab sections or reference labs.
• Maintain par levels and assist with weekly inventory of supplies.
• Participate in performance improvement and required education; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)

Job description

Havasu Regional Medical Center in Lake Havasu City, AZ is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support specimen collection, processing and lab operations. This role requires accuracy in ordering entry, patient identification and adherence to policy while maintaining specimen integrity.

The position involves venipuncture, urine and swab collection, and coordination with nursing for drug monitoring, with a strong emphasis on quality and compliance.