Lifepoint Health·Georgetown, Kentucky
The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for collecting blood, urine, throat, and nasal specimens while ensuring proper patient identification and specimen integrity. They also process specimens for internal distribution or shipment to reference laboratories and maintain departmental supply levels.
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Full-Time | Friday - Sunday 4p-4a |
Your experience matters
Centerpoint Health—Georgetown is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a lab assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Centerpoint Health—Georgetown places trust and confidence in our employees and patients on making the important decision on where you seek your healthcare. We are a dedicated team that share our mission and our culture of safe and compassionate care.
How you’ll contribute
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.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
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.
Free Parking on site
Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Morgan Gilbert by emailing morgan.gilbert@lifepointhealth.net
More about Centerpoint Health—Georgetown
Centerpoint Health—Georgetown is a 75- bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Georgetown community. We are proud to be recognized by our Affiliation with the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network, Affiliation with the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Affiliate Network and The Joint Commission Accreditation.
Centerpoint Health—Georgetown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centerpoint Health—Georgetown is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Applicants should preferably have a high school diploma and a phlebotomy certification. The role requires the ability to perform various collection techniques and adhere to strict laboratory policies.
Market context
Acute laboratory assistant roles in Kentucky are often steady in demand because hospitals and clinics need reliable support for specimen handling, phlebotomy, and day-to-day lab workflow. This role can be competitive when candidates already have phlebotomy training and can work accurately in a fast-paced setting; requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. If you are considering applying, confirm whether your phlebotomy certification is current and review the listed insurance and paid time off details before submitting.