Laboratory Assistant PRN, Acute
Centerpoint Health-Georgetown is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a lab assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.
About the Team
Centerpoint Health-Georgetown places trust and confidence in our employees and patients on making the important decision on where you seek your healthcare. We are a dedicated team that shares our mission and our culture of safe and compassionate care.
Responsibilities
- 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; escalate unresolved issues to the supervisor.
- 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.
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 with 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.
- Free on-site parking.
Requirements
- Current high school diploma (preferred).
- Phlebotomy certification preferred.
About Centerpoint Health-Georgetown
Centerpoint Health-Georgetown is a 75-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Georgetown community. We are proud to be recognized by our affiliation with the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network, affiliation with the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Affiliate Network, and The Joint Commission Accreditation.