Laboratory Assistant

Lifepoint Health • Gallatin, TN

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center, is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. The organization is driven by a profound commitment to prioritize employee well-being to enable exceptional patient care. As a Clinical Laboratory Assistant, this role embraces a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. The team emphasizes appreciation for employees. Highpoint Health – Sumner is a 167-bed Level III Trauma Center that has been providing quality health care to Gallatin, Hendersonville, and the surrounding areas for 65 years. Since opening in 1959 as Sumner County Memorial Hospital, it has grown significantly to become a comprehensive health care leader with more than 1,000 employees and 300 physicians. The hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is governed by a local board of trustees, also being one of the largest non-government employers in Sumner County.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior phlebotomy training and minimum of one (1) year phlebotomy experience.
• Completes on-the-job (OTJ) training for CLA duties.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to perform routine venipuncture and skin puncture.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy duties.
• Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing and transporting specimens.
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies.
• Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner.
• Performs clerical duties including answering phones, data entry, and filing.
• Communicates test results to appropriate healthcare providers.

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