Laboratory Assistant - LHC Lab

Maury Regional Health; Columbia, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work 2026

Educational Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Navigation

Job summary

Maury Regional Health's Lewis Health Center Laboratory seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support specimen collection, handling and processing services. The role is PRN as needed with hours typically from 7:30am to 6:00pm, requiring strong attention to detail and customer service in a hospital setting.

The unit values clinical excellence and compassionate care, offering growth opportunities and a collaborative work environment within a renowned health system in southern Middle Tennessee.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year Laboratory Experience in a hospital or similar setting preferred.
• 1 year Laboratory Central Processing preferred.
• Certified Phlebotomist Tennessee preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions under routine supervision to perform specimen collection, handling and processing tasks.
• Receive and respond to client inquiries and requests.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Laboratory processing

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lewis Health:Main Campus | Laboratory | PRN

Description

JOB TITLE: Laboratory Assistant

DEPT: LHC Lab

LOCATION: MRMC Lewis Health Center

SHIFT: PRN—as needed, 7:30am - 6:00pm

MAURY REGIONAL HEALTH:

At Maury Regional Health, patients are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to clinical excellence and compassionate care, offering exceptional service. As a top-rated organization, we foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment where innovation and patient care lead the way.

ABOUT THE UNIT:

Functions under routine supervision to perform specimen collection, handling and processing tasks; receive and respond to client inquiries and requests.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred
• 1 Year Laboratory Experience in a Hospital or similar setting Preferred
• 1 Year Laboratory Central Processing Preferred
• Certified Phlebotomist TennesseePreferred

WHY MAURY:

• 2026 Great Place to Work
• Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement & Career Advancement Navigation

MISSION: Clinical excellence. Compassionate care. Every patient. Every day.

VISION: To be the trusted choice for health and wellness in southern Middle Tennessee by delivering a safe, seamless and patient-centered experience.

VALUES:

W – Wholeness: Wellness-centered care of mind, body & spirit for our patients & health care team.
E–Empathy: Understanding the feelings of others as we walk with them on their path to wellness.

C–Community: Creating relationships, connections & trust.
A–Advocacy: Defending the rights of all to be heard.
R–Respect: Treating everyone with dignity & respect.
E – Engagement: Actively involving all stakeholders in creating better health outcomes for southern Middle Tennessee.

STRATEGIC ANCHORS:

• Quality patient care
• Highly effective teams
• Stewardship of resources
• Innovative culture

Maury Regional Health is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship. Maury Regional Health grants equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origins (including ancestry), genetic information, disability, age, military/national guard/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, or other status protected by state or federal law. Statements made by applicants for employment on this application form will be checked for accuracy. Maury Regional Health campuses are tobacco-free. All tobacco use is prohibited.