Lab Phlebotomist

Ringgold County Hospital is seeking an experienced and dependable Phlebotomist / Laboratory Assistant to join our Laboratory team. This position is ideal for a skilled phlebotomist who enjoys patient interaction and would like to expand their role by supporting laboratory operations, organization, registration processes, and quality documentation.

The Phlebotomist / Laboratory Assistant plays an important role in providing excellent patient care by collecting high-quality specimens while assisting the Laboratory Department with daily administrative and operational needs. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with laboratory and clinical staff.

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform accurate and efficient phlebotomy services, including collecting, labeling, and processing blood specimens according to established procedures.
• Obtain and process other patient specimens including urine, stool, sputum, and other body fluids.
• Provide excellent customer service by assisting and directing patients throughout the hospital and clinic.
• Perform limited laboratory testing, including:
  • Dipstick urinalysis
  • Urine microalbumin testing
  • Strep A testing
  • H. pylori testing
  • Influenza testing
  • Urine pregnancy testing
  • Urine drug screens
• Perform quality control checks on waived testing according to manufacturer recommendations and laboratory standards.
• Assist with laboratory records management, including organizing and maintaining:
  • Monthly and yearly laboratory records
  • Urinalysis records
  • Waived testing documentation
  • Hemoccult records
• Maintain and update the EKG data bank and patient logs.
• Order, receive, and maintain preliminary and final reports from reference laboratories.
• Assist with inventory management, supply ordering, and organization of laboratory supplies.
• Support laboratory registration processes, including:
  • Validating tests for Medicare patients
  • Obtaining additional information for non-covered services
  • Explaining and issuing Advance Beneficiary Notices (ABNs) when needed
• Distribute laboratory reports as needed through fax or electronic systems.
• Utilize hospital and clinic computer systems for documentation, scheduling, communication, and record management.
• Perform general office duties including filing, scanning, faxing, copying, and retrieving medical records.
• Work assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.