Laboratory Assistant, Acute

Schedule:

Full-Time | Saturday
- Monday | 3 12's Days

• 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; escalatation to the supervisor if unresolved.
• 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.

• High School diploma or equivalent required; preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Free parking on site.

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- Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centerpoint Health-Winchester is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."