Patient-Focused Laboratory Assistant (Hospital Lab)

Parkridge Health System; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Fertility & family benefits

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Tennessee is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the patient testing workflow. You will receive and process specimens, handle incoming calls, and help keep supplies stocked and organized for the lab team.

This role supports Musculoskeletal? No, it supports clinical lab operations with interaction across departments and reference labs. High school diploma required; healthcare experience preferred.

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 diploma or equivalent

Job description

Parkridge Medical Center in Tennessee is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the patient testing workflow. You will receive and process specimens, handle incoming calls, and help keep supplies stocked and organized for the lab team.

This role supports Musculoskeletal? No, it supports clinical lab operations with interaction across departments and reference labs. High school diploma required; healthcare experience preferred.