Laboratory Assistant PRN

About This Role

Being a Laboratory Assistant for Sovah Health - Martinsville involves reviewing orders, registering patients, and collecting various specimens while ensuring proper labeling and handling. This role suits someone committed to patient well-being in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Review providers
• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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

About the Company

Sovah Health - Martinsville is a 220-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Martinsville community for over 50 years. It is accredited by American College of Cardiology (ACC) Accreditation Services for Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure, and by the American College of Surgeons

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care with a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Its diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care.