Clinical Lab Associate: Specimen Logistics & Testing

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Collierville, TN, is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Associate to support the Family Practice Group. The role involves dispatching and transporting specimens, assisting with clerical and technical tasks, and performing CLIA waived testing as needed to support diagnostic testing.

The candidate will help ensure proper specimen handling, data recording, and adherence to accreditation standards while supporting lab staff and training new employees.

Qualifications

• Requires certification or degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science.
• May perform CLIA waived tests.
• Handles specimens and ensures proper storage, labeling and tracking.
• Completes clerical and technical tasks contributing to patient care.
• Assists with training and onboarding of staff.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch and/or transport of blood and other specimens.
• Receive specimens in the lab and ensure proper identification.
• Follow accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and data.
• Assist customers with phones and inquiries.
• Clean and maintain lab equipment and work areas.
• Support training of new employees and students.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Specimen handling

CLIA waived testing

Phlebotomy/collection

Laboratory data entry

Communication skills

Education

Medical technologist certification

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Collierville, TN, is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Associate to support the Family Practice Group. The role involves dispatching and transporting specimens, assisting with clerical and technical tasks, and performing CLIA waived testing as needed to support diagnostic testing.

The candidate will help ensure proper specimen handling, data recording, and adherence to accreditation standards while supporting lab staff and training new employees.