Lifepoint Health® · 2 hours ago
Laboratory Assistant
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelLifepoint Health is a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to prioritizing well-being and exceptional care. As a Laboratory Assistant, you will perform essential laboratory duties including phlebotomy and specimen collection while ensuring proper handling and processing of samples.
Health CareHospitalMedicalRehabilitation
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
Qualification
Preferred
High school diploma preferred
Phlebotomy certification preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Lifepoint Health®
Lifepoint Health is a leading healthcare provider that serves patients, clinicians, communities and partner organizations across the healthcare continuum.
Founded in 1999
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (2)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.9B2024-05-09Debt Financing· $800M
2023-09-29Debt Financing· $1.1B
2018-07-23Acquired
Leadership Team
Jason Zachariah
Chief Operating Officer/EVP
Jennifer Peters
Executive Vice President Chief Administrative and Legal Officer
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