Lab Assistant - Day Shift

Carroll County Memorial Hospital•Carrollton, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant supports the clinical laboratory by performing phlebotomy, assisting with analyzer operations, maintaining laboratory workflow, and ensuring continuity of testing services. The role helps maintain analyzer readiness, specimen flow, and operational efficiency in support of 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, and weekend availability is required. The position is located at 309 11th St., Carrollton, KY 41045.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must have 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.
Healthcare or laboratory experience.
Completion of a phlebotomy training program.
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 routine maintenance on laboratory analyzers according to established schedules and ensure analyzers are ready for patient testing.
Identify analyzer maintenance errors, escalate issues to laboratory staff or leadership, and assist with basic troubleshooting according to established procedures.
Monitor reagent levels, maintain reagent inventory, notify staff when supplies are low, and ensure proper storage and expiration compliance.
Assist with restocking and organizing supplies.
Prepare and maintain the daily manifest of laboratory orders; organize and track specimens and test requests.
Support efficient test flow and turnaround times.
Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
Follow CLIA, OSHA, hospital safety, infection-control, and PPE requirements.
Participate in training and competency activities and support laboratory quality-improvement initiatives.