Laboratory Assistant

Lifepoint Health • Gallatin, TN

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About The Position

Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinical Laboratory Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do. Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center, is a 167 bed Level III Trauma Center who has been providing quality health care to Gallatin, Hendersonville and the surrounding areas for 65 years. Since opening in 1959 as Sumner County Memorial Hospital, Highpoint Health – Sumner has grown from a facility with just 50 employees and seven physicians to a comprehensive health care leader in the community with more than 1,000 employees and 300 physicians. Highpoint Health – Sumner is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is governed by a local board of trustees. The hospital is also one of the largest non-government employers in Sumner County.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Prior phlebotomy training and m inimum of one (1) year phlebotomy experience.
• Heartsaver CPR American Heart Association.
• Completes on-the-job (OTJ) training for CLA duties.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to perform routine venipuncture and skin puncture.

Nice To Haves

• PBT (ASCP or ASPT) or equivalent obtained within two years of employment, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy duties.
• Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, and transporting specimens.
• Maintains an adequate stock of supplies.
• Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner.
• Performs clerical duties, including answering phones, data entry, and filing.
• Communicates test results to appropriate healthcare providers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees