Laboratory Assistant II

Lifepoint Health • Lake Havasu City, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant II plays a vital role in supporting the laboratory's operations by accurately processing patient information and specimens. This position involves direct patient interaction for specimen collection and ensuring the integrity and proper handling of all samples. The role also contributes to maintaining laboratory supplies and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS)
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree
• Phlebotomy certification

Responsibilities

• Review provider’s orders, quick-register patients when needed, and enter appropriate laboratory test per requisition.
• Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers prior to all collection.
• Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick; collect urine, throat, and nasal specimens per policy.
• Label specimens with at least two identifiers plus date/time and collectors initials; ensure specimen integrity and proper handling/transport.
• Perform chain-of-custody urine drug screen collections and breath alcohol testing per policy.
• Coordinate therapeutic drug-monitoring collections with nursing to align dose and draw time.
• Resolve unusual/unclear test orders by contacting the ordering provider, pathologist, nursing station, or reference lab; escalate unresolved issues to the supervisor.
• Process specimens and distribute to appropriate internal lab sections or ship to reference laboratories according to policy.
• Maintain par levels and assist with weekly departmental inventory of supplies.
• Participate in performance improvement and required education; perform other duties as assigned.
• Act as a preceptor for new laboratory staff.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED