Clinical Lab Assistant FT Days

Highpoint Health – Sumner - Gallatin, TN

Full-time

Gallatin, TN

About the position

The Clinical Lab Assistant is responsible for collecting and processing blood specimens for testing in the laboratory. This role involves performing pre- and post-analytical test processing under the supervision of a medical technologist, ensuring accurate specimen handling, patient registration, and maintaining a clean work environment. The position requires effective communication and teamwork, as well as adherence to laboratory protocols and quality control measures.

Responsibilities

• Collects and processes blood specimens for testing in the laboratory.
• Places specimens on automated analyzers for analysis.
• Processes microbiology specimens for routine culture analysis.
• Performs waived and moderate testing platforms.
• Logs and distributes patient test specimens from processing areas to respective test areas.
• Enters patient demographics and test orders into the automated chemistry analyzer.
• Collects ordered specimens from patients using age-appropriate techniques.
• Maintains scheduled and non-scheduled equipment maintenance and medical supplies.
• Utilizes computer system for data entry and monitoring workflow.
• Accurately registers patients using appropriate method and registration procedures.
• Performs routine department functions, such as answering the phone and transferring calls.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Performs and records quality control results for occupational medicine as required.
• Directs workflow, lunch breaks, and breaks of phlebotomists in the absence of a Lead or Supervisor.
• Orders supplies for phlebotomy and fills orders from other departments/clients as directed.
• Participates in inventory management.
• Stocks laboratory supplies and manages expiration dates on supplies.
• Oversees reference lab send outs for proper collection and processing according to reference lab protocol.
• Oversees pathology specimens for proper collection and processing according to pathology protocol.
• Oversees STATE LAB specimens for proper collection and processing according to STATE LAB procedures.
• Assists in training new team members.
• Stores monthly reports properly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of phlebotomy/accessioning experience in a hospital setting or 6 months of successful performance at Sumner Regional Medical Center or enrolled in a clinical laboratory science institution.
• BLS certification from an approved American Heart Association or American Red Cross training center must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• CPT Certification from an approved phlebotomy certification association or similar professional certification (e.g., MA, PCT, EMT) preferred.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision are required.

Nice-to-haves

• Graduate of a Program in Discipline preferred.
• Formal Phlebotomy program with a minimum of 40 hours of clinical experience/certification preferred.