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Lab Assistant (Full-Time, Mon-Fri 6A-2:30P W/Rotating Weekend)

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Washington Regional Medical System

Fayetteville, AR (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/27/2026

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Lab Assistant (Full-Time, Mon-Fri 6A-2:30P W/Rotating Weekend) Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR 72703 Apply Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift 1st Shift Education Level High School Diploma or GED Category Laboratory Apply Description Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education . Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute ; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute ; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center ; Washington Regional Total Joint Center ; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors . Position Summary The role of the Laboratory Assistant reports to the Director of Laboratory. This position is responsible for providing support for Medical Laboratory Technicians and Medical Laboratory Scientists and performs duties under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist. Essential Position Responsibilities
  • Perform specimen processing functions for the Core Lab and/or Microbiology departments which includes centrifugation and aliquoting of specimens, gram staining and culture set-ups
  • Load analyzers and perform maintenance
  • Perform waived and rapid kit testing
  • Assist with send out specimen processing
  • Provide phlebotomy support, as needed Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or GED
    Licensure and Certifications:
    Laboratory Assistant and Phlebotomy Certification, preferred.
      Experience:
      1-year medical laboratory assistant experience is preferred
      Work Environment:
      This position will spend 80% of work time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment and 20% of work time standing and/or walking short distances while occasionally pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying up to 50lbs.