Laboratory Assistant

About This Role

Working in the laboratory at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, the Laboratory Assistant performs diagnostic testing and analyses for patient care. This role is part of a dedicated team that detects, diagnoses, and monitors various diseases and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform department-specific waived and moderately complex testing under the direct supervision of a General Supervisor
• Apply technical knowledge and skills necessary to maintain procedural quality standards
• Order, process, test, issue, deliver, and discard products under the supervision of a General Supervisor
• Perform routine computer operations including ordering laboratory tests, data input, and specimen receipt
• Accurately identify and label specimens
• Perform preventative maintenance, equipment maintenance, and daily temperature checks according to the section's procedural manual
• Draw venous, arterial, and capillary samples from patients according to phlebotomy procedures and age-specific needs of the patient

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological science

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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
• 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

Important Details

• Schedule: Part-time, varied 8-hour and 12-hour shifts, alternating weekends and holidays

About the Company

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 537-bed behavioral health, rehabilitation, and transitional care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Johnstown community for over 135 years. It is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care with 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across 29 states.