Lab Assistant-Lab Services

Kettering Health; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lab Assistant at Kettering Health Main Campus in Kettering is responsible for collecting, processing, and preparing specimens, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate documentation to support diagnostic testing. This role contributes to patient care and operational reliability by following regulatory standards.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; valid Ohio driver's license if transportation duties apply. Strong attention to safety and quality is essential.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Ohio driver's license if specimen transportation is involved.
• Completion of M Lab Assistant program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and prepare specimens for diagnostic testing.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure accurate documentation.
• Follow regulatory standards and Kettering Health policies.

Skills

Specimen collection

Specimen processing

Documentation

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Lab Assistant training program

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Main Campus l Kettering l Main Campus 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