Lab Assistant - Night Shift

Carroll County Memorial Hospital•Carrollton, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Carroll County Memorial Hospital is hiring a Laboratory Assistant for its Clinical Laboratory. The role supports laboratory operations by performing phlebotomy and specimen collection, assisting with analyzer operations, maintaining specimen flow, and helping ensure continuity of testing services during overnight hours. It is important to analyzer readiness, specimen handling, 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. Both full-time and part-time positions are available, and weekend availability is required. The physical location is 309 11th St., Carrollton, KY 41045.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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.
Weekend availability.

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.
Ensure analyzers are operational and ready for patient testing.
Identify instrument maintenance errors and escalate issues to laboratory staff or leadership.
Assist with basic troubleshooting according to established procedures.
Monitor reagent levels for assigned analyzers, maintain inventory, and notify staff of low stock.
Ensure reagents are stored properly and remain within expiration guidelines.
Assist with restocking and supply organization.
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, and hospital safety policies, and maintain infection control practices and PPE use.
Participate in training and competency activities.
Support laboratory quality improvement initiatives.