Lab Assistant-Phlebotomy 3rd Shift

Lab Assistant – Phlebotomy (Full‑Time, 3rd Shift)

Lab Assistants work in Phlebotomy, Outreach, and/or Processing and are responsible for patient intake, order management, specimen collection, specimen flow, point‑of‑care testing, and supporting scientists, technologists, or technicians in clinical areas.

• Assists in putting away supplies delivered to work areas by Materials Management.
• Collects throat, nasal, and nasopharyngeal swabs using appropriate procedures and supplies.
• Collects urine and/or alcohol for non‑chain‑of‑custody drug screen testing.
• Communicates with other shifts about pending specimens needing collection.
• Evaluates orders to perform appropriate specimen collection per provider orders.
• Maintains work areas neat and orderly; cleans, decontaminates counters and drawing stations each shift, and empties sharps disposal containers.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Performs phlebotomy techniques – via venipuncture and capillary puncture – using appropriate procedures and supplies, including site selection, order of draw and test requirements.
• Prioritizes draws by date and time of specimen collection.
• Researches and assists with problem‑solving regarding specimens and lab results.
• Prints unreceived specimen collection lists and handles unresolved specimen issues.
• Takes inventory and re‑stocks phlebotomy trays, chairs and cabinets, and lists supplies that need to be reordered.
• Uses safety tools for patient identification and specimen labeling, including handheld phlebotomy scanners and/or verbal interaction with patients to validate and verify accuracy.

• High school diploma (required).
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work the 3rd shift (8:30p.m.–7:30a.m.).

Sign‑on bonus: $1,000 (within 90 days of hire).
Estimated hourly compensation: $17.79 – $27.57, based on experience.

Benefits include continuing education and on‑site training, a generous tuition reimbursement program, and a comprehensive benefits package.