Laboratory Assistant - Point of Care

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At TriHealth, our Laboratory Assistants play a vital role in delivering safe, accurate, and patient‑centered care. In this role, you will support diagnostic excellence by performing point‑of‑care testing, collecting high‑quality specimens across all patient populations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. You’ll serve as a key liaison between the laboratory and clinical teams, contributing to seamless patient care through teamwork, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of hospital services. If you are dependable, collaborative, and passionate about making a meaningful impact behind the scenes of patient care, TriHealth offers an opportunity to grow and thrive in a supportive healthcare environment. Join TriHealth and be part of a health system committed to excellence, collaboration, and delivering extraordinary care—every patient, every day.

Requirements

High School Degree or GED
Formal Phlebotomy training
Phlebotomy Certification preferred
Desired years of experience: 1-2 years in hospital setting

Responsibilities

Performs basic POCT procedures following CAP regulatory requirements.
Procures quality specimens from adult, geriatric, pediatric and infant patients for diagnostic testing according to CLIA, JCAHO and CAP guidelines.
Responsible for the completion of paperwork to meet compliance guidelines set by the OIG which include the accurate interpretation and transcription of physician orders and LIS/HIS order entry.
Serves as laboratory liaison to other departments.
The laboratory professional must demonstrate resourcefulness and teamwork and hold a comprehensive knowledge of hospital services.
Ability to Prioritize/Organize/Handle Quantity of Work
Accuracy/Quality/Completeness of Work
Complex Assignments Received/Delegated/Completed
Judgement Skills/Problem Solving Skills
Overall Procedure Knowledge/Quality Assurance Knowledge – including documentation as needed