Laboratory Assistant
Lifepoint Health, Clyde, NC, United States
Laboratory Assistant
Haywood Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. As a Laboratory Assistant you will help make communities healthier by providing exceptional support in our full-service clinical laboratory, which is available 24/7 and offers chemistry, hematology, microbiology, pathology, and urinalysis testing.
How you’ll contribute
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.
Participate in performance improvement and required education; perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more.
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.
Health & Fitness Center Access : www.myhaywoodregional.com/locations/haywood-regional-health-fitness-center
Qualifications
Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED, and a current state Phlebotomy certificate is preferred. Additional requirements:
Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
EEOC Statement
Haywood Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Haywood Regional Medical is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
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Haywood Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. As a Laboratory Assistant you will help make communities healthier by providing exceptional support in our full-service clinical laboratory, which is available 24/7 and offers chemistry, hematology, microbiology, pathology, and urinalysis testing.
How you’ll contribute
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.
Participate in performance improvement and required education; perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more.
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.
Health & Fitness Center Access : www.myhaywoodregional.com/locations/haywood-regional-health-fitness-center
Qualifications
Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED, and a current state Phlebotomy certificate is preferred. Additional requirements:
Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
EEOC Statement
Haywood Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Haywood Regional Medical is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
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