OCH·Gravette, Arkansas
Responsible for obtaining, registering, and processing patient samples and performing waived testing in a hospital laboratory. The role also involves supervising the training of Clinical Lab Assistants I and ensuring proper specimen handling and quality control.
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Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Gravette, AR has openings for a Laboratory Assistant/Specimen Processor within our Laboratory department.
Our Mission: Ozarks Community Hospital and clinics are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care.
Under direction of the Laboratory Manager, technical direction of the Laboratory Director, Pathologist, and the Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician, the Laboratory Assistant/Specimen Processor is responsible for supervision of the training of the processors in the training program for Clinical Lab Assistant I.
Clinical Lab Assistant I is responsible for obtaining & registering patient samples, testing patient samples on waived testing and delivering results to providers in a hospital laboratory.
In this program the Clinical Lab Assistant I will be in training appropriate for testing performed prior to analyzing moderate complexity testing of patient samples.
Such training will have proper specimen collection, including patient preparation, applicable labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation and storage of specimens.
Skills obtained will be but on limited to all standard lab procedures, test method and for proper instrument use, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration procedures related to each test performed, knowledge of reagent stability and storage, Implementation of quality control policies and procedures, awareness of the factors that influence test result, and skills required to assess and verify the validity of patient test results through the evaluation of quality control samples vales prior to reporting patient test results.
He/she may assist in instructing other personnel as assigned.
He/she is able to correlate and interpret data based on knowledge of physiological conditions affecting test results, recognize problems, identify the cause, and resolve solutions to problems.
Benefits include: Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan; life insurance; short-term disability; flexible spending accounts; and many other elective benefits subject to plan terms.
Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis starting first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week.
Company-paid holidays.
High school diploma or equivalent. Experience not required, but 1-3 years' experience is desirable. Demonstrates the ability to perform the technical skills and critical thinking outlines in the performance standards. Must hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Recertification required before expiration throughout employment. OCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Market context
Operations roles in Arkansas often reflect steady demand in clinics, hospitals, and other care settings that need reliable front-office and workflow support. These positions are competitive because employers usually want candidates who can communicate clearly, work quickly, and handle basic computer tasks; this role also requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus phlebotomy training or experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your phlebotomy background and prepare one example of staying organized in a fast-paced setting.