Lab Assistant PRN

About the Role

Lab Assistant PRN at LewisGale Hospital Alleghany, a 204‑bed acute‑care facility in Low Moor, Virginia, part of the LewisGale Regional Health System and HCA Healthcare network.

Pay

Hourly wage estimate: $13.00 – $17.55 per hour. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range. Actual salary may vary based on specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees in the role.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all established policies and procedures in the collection and/or processing of specimens.
• Demonstrate efficiency and proficiency in the collection, handling, and processing of specimens; perform a minimum of 40 venipunctures per eight‑hour shift.
• Demonstrate proficiency in all laboratory computer‑related tasks associated with processing and/or phlebotomy.
• Share daily workload in the phlebotomy/processing section, including outpatient areas and reception/greeting tasks.
• Prioritize work to assure completion within the assigned shift and according to required turnaround time (TAT).
• Exhibit an understanding of how the processing/phlebotomy areas contribute to the overall functioning of the laboratory.
• Maintain good communication with team leaders, coworkers, and customers while respecting patient confidentiality.
• Exhibit excellent customer relations in dealings with patients, visitors, physicians, hospital staff, and coworkers.
• Understand and participate in the laboratory QA plan, safety policies, emergency preparedness plan, and infection control plan.
• Understand and respect the laboratory billing compliance plan; attend annual billing compliance and ethics training.
• Initiate and document patient teaching, including for family or significant others, and demonstrate age‑appropriate care and assessment.
• Accept on‑call responsibilities as needed or necessary.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Experience: Phlebotomy experience/training (required); processing experience (preferred).
• Certification: Preferred – ASCP/ASPT certified.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and various leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100 % match on 3 %–9 % of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible spending accounts and other savings/retirement resources.
• Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits: fertility and family‑building assistance, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
• Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.