Laboratory Assistant, Acute

Jackson Purchase Medical Center, Acute 

Laboratory Assistant 

Full-time | Vary 

Who 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 specialist   

Please contact Melissa Gilbert by texting , calling or schedule a time and date that works for you by clicking the link below.  

Why Choose 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. 

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. 

• 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 equivalent  

• Requires 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 Functions 

• Performs 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.