Job detail

Laboratory Assistant - Point of Care

TriHealth

#CLIA #Healthcare #JCAHO #LIS #Specimen Procurement #Laboratory Services #Diagnostic Testing #HIS #Phlebotomy Certification

Quick overview

Perform point-of-care testing and collect high-quality specimens from diverse patient populations. Act as a liaison between the laboratory and clinical teams while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements summary

Requires a High School Degree or GED and formal phlebotomy training, with certification preferred. Desired experience includes 1-2 years in a hospital setting.

high schoolprofessional certificateQuality AssuranceProblem SolvingPrioritizationPatient CareRegulatory CompliancePhlebotomyPoint Of Care TestingSpecimen CollectionClinical LiaisonLIS/HIS Order Entry

Job description

At TriHealth, our Laboratory Assistants play a vital role in delivering safe, accurate, and patient‑centered care. In this role, you will support diagnostic excellence by performing point‑of‑care testing, collecting high‑quality specimens across all patient populations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

You’ll serve as a key liaison between the laboratory and clinical teams, contributing to seamless patient care through teamwork, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of hospital services. If you are dependable, collaborative, and passionate about making a meaningful impact behind the scenes of patient care, TriHealth offers an opportunity to grow and thrive in a supportive healthcare environment.

Join TriHealth and be part of a health system committed to excellence, collaboration, and delivering extraordinary care—every patient, every day.

Location

Bethesda North Hospital at 10500 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 [https://maps.google.com/?q=39.25167,-84.34142]

Work Schedule

Full‑time (72 hours biweekly)
Night shift
Weekend and holiday rotation required

Incentives & Benefits

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. For more information, please visit our benefits page: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits [https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits].

Job Requirements

High School Degree or GED
Formal Phlebotomy training
Phlebotomy Certification preferred
Desired years of experience: 1-2 years in hospital setting

Job Overview

Performs basic POCT procedures following CAP regulatory requirements.
Procures quality specimens from adult, geriatric, pediatric and infant patients for diagnostic testing according to CLIA, JCAHO and CAP guidelines.
Responsible for the completion of paperwork to meet compliance guidelines set by the OIG which include the accurate interpretation and transcription of physician orders and LIS/HIS order entry.
Serves as laboratory liaison to other departments.
The laboratory professional must demonstrate resourcefulness and teamwork and hold a comprehensive knowledge of hospital services.

Job Responsibilities

Ability to Prioritize/Organize/Handle Quantity of Work
Accuracy/Quality/Completeness of Work
Complex Assignments Received/Delegated/Completed
Judgement Skills/Problem Solving Skills
Overall Procedure Knowledge/Quality Assurance Knowledge – including documentation as needed

Working Conditions

Climbing -
Frequently
Hearing:
Conversation -
Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently Kneeling - Frequently Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently Pulling - Frequently Pushing - Frequently Reaching - Consistently Sitting - Occasionally Standing - Consistently Stooping - Frequently Talking - Consistently
Use of
Hands -
Consistently
Color
Vision -
Consistently
Visual
Acuity:
Far -
Consistently
Visual
Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking – Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve

ALWAYS...
Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel

ALWAYS...
Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect

ALWAYS...
Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value

ALWAYS...
Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage

ALWAYS...
Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Careers at TriHealth are diverse. From clinical to administrative, sales to service, our team members contribute skills that are as varied as the services we offer and the people we serve. As an employer, TriHealth demonstrates the organization's values by offering comprehensive benefits packages, competitive wages, and milestone recognition.

Explore our career options to help you determine the type of job best for you as well as help narrow your search within our website. We look forward to you joining the TriHealth family!