Laboratory Assistant, Acute at Lifepoint Health

Mayfield, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Specimen Collection, Waived Testing, Specimen Ordering, Specimen Processing, Specimen Distribution, Specimen Storage, Specimen Retrieval, Inventory Maintenance, Clerical Duties, Data Entry, Answering Phones, Test Result Communication, Aseptic Technique

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Jackson Purchase Medical Center, Acute Laboratory Assistant Full Time | Varied Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center and our accredited chest pain center. Where We Are: Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. Here you find there is always something for all ages, whether it’s outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history. Connect with our recruiting specialist Please contact Melissa Gilbert by texting 615-324-9804, calling 629-257-6058 or schedule a time and date that works for you by clicking the link below. https://bit.ly/Mgilbert [https://bit.ly/Mgilbert] Why Join Us: We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: * 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. Position Summary: The Medical Laboratory Assistant 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. * 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. What we are looking for: * High School Diploma or GED Required * 1-3 years of previous experience in phlebotomy preferred * Phlebotomy Certification Preferred EEOC Statement: Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

The Medical Laboratory Assistant will execute fundamental laboratory tasks including phlebotomy and other specimen collection methods, alongside performing waived testing. Responsibilities also involve ordering, processing, and distributing specimens, reviewing pending reports, and ensuring timely Turn Around Times (TATs) are met.