Laboratory Assistant - PRN

Vitruvian Health; Dalton, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitruvian Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the lab team in a hospital setting. The role involves obtaining specimens, assisting technologists, and performing waived tests and basic microbiology tasks.

The position requires High School graduation, some clinical lab experience, and strong manual dexterity, communication, and attention to detail. It supports a dynamic care environment across multiple units.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate.
• Licensure: Certification in any clinical field preferred.
• Experience: 2 years of laboratory experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Manual dexterity and good eye/hand coordination.
• 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 work with neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist the technologist/technician in the laboratory.
• Obtain specimens from properly identified patients.
• Load barcode samples onto instruments and perform waived kit testing.
• Inoculate microbiology media and prepare slides.
• Perform automated staining and monitor stock levels in the laboratory.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Communication

Visual acuity

Attention to detail

Sterile technique

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Clinical certification preferred

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

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.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Administrative laboratory director and Medical Director, the Laboratory Assistant performs laboratory procedures in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital policies and departmental procedures. The primary function is to assist the technologist/technician in the laboratory. The function of the laboratory assistant is to obtain specimens from properly identified patients, perform clerical duties, load barcode samples onto instruments, perform waived kit testing, inoculate microbiology media, prepare slides, perform automated staining, monitor and maintain stock levels in the immediate laboratory departments.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Graduate

Licensure: Certification in any clinical field preferred.

Experience: 2 years of laboratory experience in a hospital setting preferred.

• 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.
• Ability to select proper instrumentation / supplies appropriate for age group of the patient served, particularly focusing on the neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patient.
• Demonstrates consistent ability to perform clinical skills necessary in the care and treatment of a variety of ages in patients, particularly focusing on the neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires flexible scheduling. Exposure to normal hazards of clinical laboratory setting such as, exposure to disease-bearing specimens, toxic chemicals and hazardous wastes. Requires walking, standing, bending, sitting and stooping. Works under stress of time constraints and workload. Subject to call-back as needed.