Laboratory Assistant at Lifepoint Health

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Specimen collection, Waived testing, Venipuncture, Finger stick, Heel stick, Specimen labeling, Chain-of-custody, Urine drug screen, Breath alcohol testing, Therapeutic drug-monitoring, Inventory management, Patient registration, Laboratory safety

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position: Laboratory Assistant Schedule: this is a PRN role that will work as needed to cover gaps in our schedule. Your experience matters Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Laboratory Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you’ll contribute A Laboratory Assistant who excels in this role will perform basic laboratory duties to include phlebotomy, along with other specimen collection, and waived testing. Additional Responsibilities include: * Review providers’ orders, quick-register patients when needed, and enter appropriate laboratory tests per requisition. * Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers prior to all collections. * Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick; collect urine, throat, and nasal specimens per policy. * Label specimens with at least two identifiers plus date/time and collector initials; ensure specimen integrity and proper handling/transport. * Perform chain-of-custody urine drug screen collections and breath alcohol testing per policy. * Coordinate therapeutic drug-monitoring collections with nursing to align dose and draw time. * Resolve unusual/unclear test orders by contacting the ordering provider, pathologist, nursing station, or reference lab; escalate unresolved issues to the supervisor. * Process specimens and distribute to appropriate internal lab sections or ship to reference laboratories according to policy. * Maintain par levels and assist with weekly departmental inventory of supplies. 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 * Financial & Career Growth: 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 What we’re looking for * Education: High school diploma preferred. Phlebotomy certification preferred. More about Memorial Medical Center Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters. EEOC Statement Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. 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 Laboratory Assistant performs essential specimen collection duties including phlebotomy, finger sticks, and waived testing while ensuring accurate patient identification and specimen integrity. They also manage laboratory inventory, process specimens for internal or reference labs, and assist with patient registration and order verification.