Laboratory Assistant, Acute

About the Role

Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center and our accredited chest pain center.

Position Summary

The Medical Laboratory Assistant will perform basic laboratory duties to include phlebotomy, along with other specimen collection, and waived testing. The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for ordering, processing, and distributing laboratory specimens; Review of pending reports, manifests, etc. for outstanding lab results; assisting other lab personnel with specimen storage and retrieval, ensuring Turn Around Times (TATs) are met; and maintaining inventory for phlebotomy services, reference lab supplies, and departmental office supplies.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy duties
• Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing and transporting specimens
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies
• Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner
• Performs clerical duties including answering phones, data entry, and filing
• Communicates test results to appropriate healthcare providers

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 1-3 years of previous experience in phlebotomy preferred
• Phlebotomy Certification Preferred

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and 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

Location

Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. Here you find there is always something for all ages, whether it's outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.