Laboratory Assistant

Vitruvian Health; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitruvian Health in Cleveland, TN is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support routine lab operations. The role involves clerical duties, specimen accessioning, data entry, and collaboration with the phlebotomy team.

The position requires strong computer skills, effective communication, and a commitment to patient confidentiality in a fast-paced hospital setting. Previous hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; diploma or transcripts upon hire.
• Strong computer skills; 1 year hospital experience preferred.
• Prior customer service experience preferred.
• Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to communicate with healthcare providers by telephone to obtain or give information.
• Visual acuity and basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to interpret pertinent information in terms of the patient’s needs that are age appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties and data entry in a fast-paced lab.
• Accession and sort clinical specimens.
• Operate pneumatic tube system and answer phones.
• Register and order reference labs from other facilities.
• Maintain patient information confidentiality.

Skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Manual dexterity

Eye-hand coordination

Communication skills

Visual acuity

Mathematical skills

Age-appropriate information

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

## Laboratory AssistantApplylocations: Cleveland, TNtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101308**Who We Are**At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‐being of every team member. **Our Legacy**Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‐driven team making a difference every day.**Our Values**Our core values—**Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE)**—guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission. **Your Career With Us**Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact. **Excellence. Every person. Every time.**Shift Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6am-4pm**JOB SUMMARY** Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Phlebotomy Management, the laboratory assistant performs laboratory procedures in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital policies and departmental procedures. The function of the laboratory assistant is to perform clerical duties, responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures, data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner The position sometimes can be a fast-paced, stressful, and multitasking job. Must have good communication skills when dealing with patients and/or visitors and must show a caring and giving attitude and know that the care of the patient is the most important job. Must be able to work individually but also as a team with the technical staff in the lab and the outside customers of the lab. The Lab Assistant will be responsible for clerical duties including faxing, answering phones, running the pneumatic tube system, working on the computer registering and ordering reference labs from other healthcare facilities, and any other duties given be the Phlebotomy Manager, Lab Manager, and Lab Director. They must always keep hospital and patient information confidential at all times.**JOB QUALIFICATIONS** Education: High School Diploma. Diploma or transcripts are required upon hire. Experience: Strong computer skills. 1-year hospital experience preferred. Prior customer service experience preferred. Skills: Skills: Manual dexterity and good eye / hand coordination. Ability to distinguish sound in low to high range to assure proper operation of clinical equipment. Ability to communicate with other healthcare providers by telephone to obtain or give information critical to patient care. Visual acuity, basic mathematical skills and color discrimination ability. Ability to obtain and interpret pertinent information in terms of the patient’s needs that are age appropriate.