Laboratory Assistant, Acute

Lifepoint Health • Georgetown, KY

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Centerpoint Health—Georgetown is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. The organization is driven by a profound commitment to prioritize employee well-being so they can provide exceptional care to others. As a lab assistant joining the team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Centerpoint Health—Georgetown places trust and confidence in its employees and patients, operating as a dedicated team that shares a mission and culture of safe and compassionate care. Centerpoint Health—Georgetown is a 75-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Georgetown community and is recognized by its Affiliation with the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network, Affiliation with the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Affiliate Network, and The Joint Commission Accreditation.

Nice To Haves

• current high school diploma
• Phlebotomy certification

Responsibilities

• Review providers’ orders, quick-register patients when needed, and enter appropriate laboratory tests per requisition.
• Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers prior to all collections.
• 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 collector 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.

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.
• Free Parking on site

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed