Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Lab Assistant

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeFort Wayne, IN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program or equivalent coursework is preferred.
Knowledge of specimen collection techniques and laboratory protocols.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with attention to detail.
Familiarity with medical terminology and basic laboratory equipment.
Effective communication and customer service skills.
Basic computer proficiency and data entry skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to compliance and safety standards.
Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

Perform venipuncture, finger stick, and heel stick procedures on patients of all ages in accordance with laboratory policies and safety standards.
Accurately identify patients and label specimens at the bedside or collection site to comply with regulatory standards and minimize specimen errors.
Record phlebotomy collection information, including collection and receipt times, accurately in the Laboratory Information System.
Retrieve, enter, and verify patient and specimen information in the laboratory information system; assist with data entry and troubleshooting.
Monitor and resolve collection lists, pending reports, and discrepancies in specimen status in coordination with clinical staff.
Collect chain-of-custody urine drug screens for pre-employment, post-accident, and for-cause testing, and complete the required documentation.
Collaborate with team members and assist with daily tasks and departmental duties to support workflow.
Comply with infection control, HIPAA, and laboratory safety standards, including appropriate disposal of supplies and maintenance of a clean work area.
Maintain phlebotomy carts and collection areas in a clean, organized, and fully stocked condition.
Follow patient identification policies, labeling protocols, and specimen handling guidelines to meet CAP, CLIA, and organizational standards.
Adapt to schedule changes and support off-site collections as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.

Desired Qualifications

Zero to two years of laboratory or phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Job Summary

The Lab Aide supports laboratory operations by performing phlebotomy procedures, preparing specimens for testing or transport, and assisting with specimen processing and data entry. This role ensures accurate identification, labeling, and handling of specimens in accordance with laboratory protocols, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines. The Lab Aide contributes to timely and efficient patient care by maintaining clear communication and operational support within the lab.

Essential Functions

Performs venipuncture, finger stick, and heel stick procedures on patients of all ages in accordance with laboratory policies and safety standards.
Accurately identifies patients and labels specimens at the bedside or collection site to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and minimize specimen errors.
Records phlebotomy collection information, including collection and receipt times, into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) with accuracy.
Retrieves, enters, and verifies patient and specimen information in the laboratory information system (LIS); assists with data entry and troubleshooting.
Monitors and resolves collection lists, pending reports, and discrepancies in specimen status in coordination with clinical staff.
Collects chain of custody urine drug screens following established protocols for pre-employment, post-accident, and for-cause testing; completes required documentation.
Collaborates with team members and willingly assists in completing daily tasks and departmental duties to support smooth workflow.
Complies with infection control, HIPAA, and laboratory safety standards, including appropriate disposal of supplies and maintenance of a clean work area.
Maintains phlebotomy carts and collection areas in a clean, organized, and fully stocked condition to ensure readiness for all patient encounters.
Adheres to patient identification policies, labeling protocols, and specimen handling guidelines to meet CAP, CLIA, and organizational standards.
Demonstrates flexibility by adapting to schedule changes and supporting off-site collections as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Technical School completion of a formal phlebotomy training program or equivalent coursework preferred
0-2 years of laboratory or phlebotomy experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of specimen collection techniques and laboratory protocols.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with attention to detail.
Familiarity with medical terminology and basic laboratory equipment.
Effective communication and customer service skills.
Basic computer proficiency and data entry skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to compliance and safety standards.

Licenses and Certifications

BLS - Basic Life Support required

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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