Lab Assistant - Day Shift

Carroll County Memorial Hospital•Carrollton, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant supports the clinical laboratory by performing phlebotomy, assisting with analyzer operations, maintaining laboratory workflow, and helping ensure continuity of testing services. The role supports analyzer readiness, specimen flow, and operational efficiency for patient care. The Laboratory Assistant works under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager and/or Medical Technologist and must follow hospital policies, CLIA regulations, and laboratory quality standards. Full-time and part-time positions are available; weekend availability is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Weekend availability.
Ability to work independently during overnight hours.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Reliability and trustworthiness.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with vendors, customers, and team members.
Strong time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience.
Completion of a phlebotomy training program.
Healthcare or laboratory experience.
Familiarity with laboratory analyzers and specimen workflows.

Responsibilities

Perform venipuncture and collect specimens from inpatient and outpatient populations.
Label, process, and transport specimens according to laboratory protocol.
Maintain specimen integrity and follow chain-of-custody procedures.
Promptly communicate specimen issues to laboratory staff.
Perform scheduled routine maintenance on laboratory analyzers.
Ensure analyzers are operational and ready for patient testing.
Identify instrument maintenance errors, escalate issues, and assist with basic troubleshooting according to established procedures.
Monitor reagent levels, maintain reagent inventory, notify staff when stock is low, and ensure reagents are properly stored and within expiration guidelines.
Assist with restocking and organizing supplies.
Prepare and maintain the daily manifest of laboratory orders.
Organize and track specimens and test requests to support efficient test flow and turnaround times.
Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
Follow CLIA, OSHA, hospital safety, infection control, and PPE policies.
Participate in training and competency activities and support laboratory quality improvement initiatives.