Laboratory Assistant - Point of Care

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

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.

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