Laboratory Assistant, Acute Care Hospital

5 days ago

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Lifepoint Health Full time

Facility Name: Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces

Position: Laboratory Assistant

Shift: Full Time Days

Schedule: Flexible hours/start times between 4am - 3pm.  8 hour shifts rotating weekends and occasional on call as needed

Your experience matters 

Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, 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 Laboratory 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.

How you'll contribute

A Laboratory Assistant who excels in this role will perform basic laboratory duties to include phlebotomy, along with other specimen collection, and waived testing.
Addition Responsibilities include: 

  • 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.
  • Maintaining inventory for phlebotomy services, reference lab supplies, and departmental office supplies.
  • Performing phlebotomy duties.
  • Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing and transporting specimens.
  • 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.

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

Requirements:

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent 
  • 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.

More about Memorial Medical Center

Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters. 

EEOC Statement

Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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