Clinical Lab Assistant - Phlebotomy & EKG Tech

Covenant Health; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, seeks a Clinical Laboratory Assistant/Senior Clinical Laboratory Assistant for its General Laboratory. This full-time Day Shift role involves phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen processing, and order entry, with training responsibilities for new staff.

It supports a large regional hospital with a focus on patient safety and quality care. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and familiarity with lab and hospital information systems,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with English, typing, filing coursework.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly; familiarity with medical terminology.
• Knowledge of lab and hospital information systems; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform accessioning and specimen processing tasks.
• Enter orders and handle basic patient registration functions.
• Perform basic phlebotomy across age groups and conduct EKGs.
• Perform testing under supervision of licensed personnel as allowed by state law.
• Verify accuracy of patient, specimen, and order information; monitor supplies.

Skills

Phlebotomy knowledge

Communication skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma with English, typing, filing

Tools

Laboratory information system

Hospital information system

Office copier

Hospital phone system

Job description

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, seeks a Clinical Laboratory Assistant/Senior Clinical Laboratory Assistant for its General Laboratory. This full-time Day Shift role involves phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen processing, and order entry, with training responsibilities for new staff.

It supports a large regional hospital with a focus on patient safety and quality care. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and familiarity with lab and hospital information systems,