LAB ASSISTANT
Decatur County Memorial Hospital
Greensburg, INFull-timeSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Lab Assistant collects laboratory specimens and performs clerical work, including entering and retrieving information in the laboratory information system. The role also involves patient and physician contact, specimen transport, and customer service. The posting prefers six months of phlebotomy and/or medical laboratory experience and certification in medical assisting or phlebotomy. The schedule may include non-standard hours and sometimes more than 40 hours per week.
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Full job description
Join the Team at Decatur County Memorial Hospital
At Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH), we are more than a healthcare provider—we are a trusted community partner committed to improving the health and well-being of the individuals and families we serve. As a critical access hospital, DCMH combines high-quality patient care, advanced medical services, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach in a welcoming rural healthcare environment.
Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference every day. We foster a culture of collaboration, respect, integrity, and continuous improvement, where employees are empowered to grow professionally while contributing to exceptional patient outcomes. DCMH offers competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive workplace that values each team member's contributions.
DCMH offers more than just a job—we offer a rewarding career and a supportive workplace culture. Employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off, retirement savings opportunities, professional development support, and a variety of additional benefits designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. We are committed to creating an environment where team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.
If you are seeking a rewarding career with an organization that is committed to excellence, innovation, and service, we invite you to explore opportunities with Decatur County Memorial Hospital and become part of a team that is making a meaningful impact in our community.
POSITION SUMMARY
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Reports To:
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Lab Manager
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Summary:
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Employee is responsible for collection of specimens, and clerical work. Job duties include drawing specimens, collecting urine drug screens, paternity testing, contacting patients and doctors, entering data in LIS, retrieving data from the LIS, and filing. Job entails practices that may cause serious financial loss to the company, and exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee normally performs the duty assignments according to his/her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Total end results determine effectiveness of job performance.
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Work Schedule:
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Must be able to work non-standard hours, sometimes in excess of 40 hours per week.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
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Education
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High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
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Experience
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6 months phlebotomy and/or medical laboratory experience preferred.
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Computer Skills
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Proficient in Microsoft Office, email and basic computer skills for other software used throughout the hospital for your area of responsibility.
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Must exhibit basic computer knowledge
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Certificates & Licenses
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Certification in Medical Assisting or Phlebotomy preferred.
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Other Requirements
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Must have a valid drivers license with reliable transportation.
This position requires constant standing and walking and frequent use of hands and fingers.
Essential Functions
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Collect laboratory specimens and correctly identify patients and specimens throughout process.
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Maintain specimen integrity through the collection and processing procedures.
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Enter patient information and orders in LIS; retrieve and distribute results.
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Answer phones and provide customer service.
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Acts as a courier for lab, transporting lab specimens in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
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Maintains an acceptable error rate compared to peers.
How this job compares
Set against the 748 open Laboratory Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$53–56K/yr20 salary ranges
- US median$19–26/hr369 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 748 open Laboratory Assistant jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- HCA Healthcare64 open
- AdventHealth33 open
- Sutter Health32 open
- Experience
- Laboratory Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (228 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 477 of the 748 open Laboratory Assistant jobs (64%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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