Laboratory Assistant

Schedule

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week). Shifts would be daylight or evening, alternating weekends/holidays & no call time.

Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. As a Lab Assistant joining our team, you will contribute to our mission of making communities healthier.

• Perform department‑specific waived and moderately complex testing under the direct supervision of a General Supervisor.
• Apply technical knowledge and skills necessary to maintain procedural quality standards.
• Order, process, test, issue, deliver, and discard products under the supervision of a General Supervisor.
• Perform routine computer operations, including ordering laboratory tests, data input, and specimen receipt.
• Accurately identify and label specimens.
• Perform preventative maintenance, equipment maintenance, and daily temperature checks according to the section's procedural manual.
• Draw venous and capillary samples from patients according to phlebotomy procedures and age‑specific needs of the patient.
• Work closely with laboratory and supervisory personnel.
• Frequent communication with nurses, physicians, and other personnel.
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures.
• Report unsafe practices or conditions to the manager.
• Maintain effective and efficient use of reagents, chemicals, and supplies while ensuring adequate inventory in all daily work areas.
• Maintain appropriate commitment to the department schedule in terms of attendance and hours of work.
• Rotate section shifts and, with adequate training, rotate between sections as needed.

• 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 with 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.

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science. Additional requirements include:

• BLS/CPR within six months of hire.

Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Miners 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.