Laboratory Assistant — Lab Support & Growth in Healthcare

Parkridge Health System; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to receive and process specimens, answer calls, manage supplies, and assist lab staff.

The role includes loading specimens on instruments, preparing samples for reference testing, and obtaining reports, contributing to accurate patient results.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and prefer previous healthcare experience; a compassionate team environment and growth opportunities are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prefer prior healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process laboratory specimens.
• Answer the telephone.
• Inventory, receive and distribute laboratory supplies.
• Load specimens on applicable instruments.
• Prepare specimens for reference lab testing.
• Receive reference lab testing reports.
• Assist Medical Lab Technicians and Medical Technologists as needed.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to receive and process specimens, answer calls, manage supplies, and assist lab staff.

The role includes loading specimens on instruments, preparing samples for reference testing, and obtaining reports, contributing to accurate patient results.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and prefer previous healthcare experience; a compassionate team environment and growth opportunities are emphasized.