Laboratory Assistant

Lifepoint Health • Price, UT

17h

About The Position

Castleview Hospital 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 Lab 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.
A Lab Assistant who excels in this role performs technical and clerical functions in one or more sections of the laboratory. They may also perform the following functions:

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports order entry and clerical workflows and answers laboratory phones and provides customer service
• Reviews providers’ orders, quick-registers patients when needed, and enters appropriate laboratory tests per requisition.
• Verifies patient identity using two patient identifiers prior to all collections.
• Obtains blood specimens via venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick; collect urine, throat, and nasal specimens per policy.
• Labels specimens with at least two identifiers plus date/time and collector initials; ensure specimen integrity and proper handling/transport.
• Perform chain-of-custody urine drug screen collections and breath alcohol testing per policy.
• Coordinates therapeutic drug-monitoring collections with nursing to align dose and draw time.
• Resolves unusual/unclear test orders by contacting the ordering provider, pathologist, nursing station, or reference lab; escalates unresolved issues to the supervisor.
• Processes specimens and distributes to appropriate internal lab sections or ship to reference laboratories according to policy.
• Maintains par levels and assists with weekly departmental inventory of supplies.

Benefits

• Financial & Career Growth: 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED