Laboratory Assistant — Patient-Focused Specimen Processing

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support patient care by receiving and processing specimens, answering calls, and assisting with routine laboratory tasks.

Education: High school graduate required; healthcare experience is preferred. Parkridge offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive team in a 270+ bed hospital with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Prior healthcare experience is preferred

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 is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support patient care by receiving and processing specimens, answering calls, and assisting with routine laboratory tasks.

Education: High school graduate required; healthcare experience is preferred. Parkridge offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive team in a 270+ bed hospital with opportunities for growth.