Laboratory Assistant PRN, Acute
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026. Lifepoint Health scores A on the Alion truth index.
Schedule: PRN | As Needed |
Your experience matters
Centerpoint Health-Versailles 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 lab 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.
More about our team
Centerpoint Health-Versailles places trust and confidence in our employees and patients on making the important decision on where you seek your healthcare. We are a dedicated team that share our mission and our culture of safe and compassionate care.
How you’ll contribute
A lab assistant who excels in this role:
- Review providers’ orders, quick-register patients when needed, and place appropriate lab orders per the provider’s requisition.
- Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers prior to collection.
- Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick per policy; collect urine, throat, and nasal specimens as ordered.
- Label specimens with at least two identifiers plus date/time and collector initials; ensure specimen integrity and proper handling.
- Perform chain-of-custody urine drug screen collections and breath alcohol testing per policy.
- Coordinate therapeutic drug-monitoring collections in collaboration with nursing to align dose and draw time.
- Resolve unusual or unclear test orders by contacting the ordering provider, pathologist, nursing station, or reference lab; elevate unresolved items to the supervisor.
- Process and route specimens to the correct internal lab departments or reference laboratories according to policy.
- Maintain par levels of collection supplies; complete weekly departmental inventories.
- Participate in performance improvement activities and required education; perform other duties as assigned.
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.
- Free Parking on site
What we’re looking for
Applicants should have a high school diploma preferred. Additional requirements include:
License/Certification: Phlebotomy certification preferred.
Certifications: BCLS required (if applicable by facility policy).
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Morgan Gilbert by emailing [email protected]
More about Centerpoint Health-Versailles
Centerpoint Health - Versailles is a 25-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Versailles community. We are proud to be recognized by Affiliation with the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Affiliate Network.
EEOC Statement
“Centerpoint Health-Versailles is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centerpoint Health-Versailles is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”