Laboratory Assistant

About the role

As a Laboratory Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. You'll be part of a diverse and passionate team where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Review providers' orders, quick-register patients when needed, and enter appropriate laboratory tests per requisition.
• Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers before 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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.
• Rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems.
• Effective English communication (read/write/speak).
• Ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a high school diploma, preferred. Additional requirements include phlebotomy certification preferred, critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment, rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems, effective English communication (read/write/speak), and ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.

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 and 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.

Pay

Hourly range: $15.27-$18.14 per hour.

Schedule

Hourly schedule based on department needs.

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 and 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.

EEOC Statement

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