Laboratory Assistant

Lifepoint Health • Marquette, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) will perform basic laboratory duties to include phlebotomy, along with other specimen collection, and waived testing. The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for ordering, processing, and distributing laboratory specimens. Review of pending reports, manifests, etc. for outstanding lab results, assisting other lab personnel with specimen storage and retrieval, ensuring Turn Around Times (TATs) are met; and maintaining inventory for phlebotomy services, reference lab supplies, and departmental office supplies. Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing and transporting specimens.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• Basic math, interpretive and analytical skills
• Information collection and management
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Responsibilities

• Perform basic laboratory duties including phlebotomy and other specimen collection.
• Perform waived testing.
• Order, process, and distribute laboratory specimens.
• Review pending reports and manifests for outstanding lab results.
• Assist other lab personnel with specimen storage and retrieval.
• Ensure Turn Around Times (TATs) are met.
• Maintain inventory for phlebotomy services, reference lab supplies, and departmental office supplies.
• Assist with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, and transporting specimens.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees