Lab Assistant-Core Lab

Kettering Health Network; Daytonview (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Network in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a Lab Assistant to support laboratory operations by collecting, processing, and preparing specimens, maintaining equipment, and documenting steps to ensure timely diagnostic testing.

This role emphasizes patient safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient workflows under the B Safe program, with responsibilities aligned to the health system's mission and values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• State of Ohio Driver's License if role includes specimen transportation.

Responsibilities

• The Lab Assistant supports laboratory operations by collecting, processing, and preparing specimens, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate documentation to facilitate timely diagnostic testing.
• This role contributes to patient care, safety, and operational reliability by following regulatory standards and supporting efficient laboratory workflows.

Education

Medical Lab Assistant training

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Dayton l Dayton l Full-time l Days

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Lab Assistant supports laboratory operations by collecting, processing, and preparing specimens, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate documentation to facilitate timely and reliable diagnostic testing. This role contributes to patient care, safety, and operational reliability by following regulatory standards and supporting efficient laboratory workflows. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.High school diploma or GED.None required.Valid State of Ohio Driver's License if role includes specimen transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of a Medical Lab Assistant training program or relevant coursework Six months to one year of experience in phlebotomy and/or specimen processing, or equivalent healthcare/laboratory experience