Laboratory Assistant
About the role
Join us on this meaningful journey 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
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.
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 range: $15.27-$18.14 per hour.
Skills
None specifically listed, but critical thinking, decision-making, and multitasking are essential.
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.
Benefits
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
EEOC Statement
Sovah Health - Martinsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sovah Health - Martinsville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.