Job Category: Technical & Diagnostic ServicesDegree Level: High School Diploma/GEDJob Description:Laboratory Assistant - JPMCPRN / VaryWho We Are:People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center and our accredited chest pain center.Where We Are:Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. Here you find there is always something for all ages, whether it's outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.Connect with our recruiting specialistNot ready to complete an application, or have questions?Please contact Melissa Gilbert by texting 615-324-9804, calling 629-257-6058 or schedule a time and date that works for you by clicking the link below.Why Choose Us:Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employeesCompetitive Paid Time Off package for full-time employeesEmployee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistanceTuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicantsExcellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral programProfessional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge programAnd much more…Position Summary:The Medical Laboratory Assistant will perform basic laboratory duties to include phlebotomy, along with other specimen collection, and waived testing.The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for ordering, processing, and distributing laboratory specimens. Duties also include: Review of pending reports, manifests, etc. for outstanding lab results; assisting other lab personnel with specimen storage and retrieval, ensuring Turn Around Times (TATs) are met; and maintaining inventory for phlebotomy services, reference lab supplies, and departmental office supplies.Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalentRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Attention to detail and accuracy including closely monitoring all aspects of the job and continually checking processes and tasks is required.Must possess accurate keyboarding skills and the ability to do data entry in a fast-paced environment.Basic math, interpretive and analytical skills are required. Information collection and management, attention to detail, along with the ability to work under pressure are required in this position.Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.Essential FunctionsPerforms phlebotomy duties.Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing and transporting specimens.Maintains adequate stock of supplies.Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner.Performs clerical duties including answering phones, data entry, and filing.Communicates test results to appropriate healthcare providers.EEOC Statement:Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.About Us: Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our 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 across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.About the Team: We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
