Laboratory Assistant

Your experience matters Rutherford Regional Health System 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: 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; elevate unresolved issues to 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. 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: 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.