SR LAB ASSISTANT

Covenant Health; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health’s LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, TN seeks a Senior Lab Assistant in the General Laboratory to support specimen handling, registration and reporting across the lab workflow. The role emphasizes ABG testing, inventory management, and collaboration with the Lab, Pathology and Imaging teams.

Certification by NCA or ASCP is desirable, with HS diploma or GED considered. Day shift, full‑time hours, supporting hospital operations in a community setting.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and registration/phlebotomy skills are required.
• HS diploma or GED acceptable; some college or clinical experience preferred.
• Certification by NCA, ASCP or comparable is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the orientation and training of new and existing employees.
• Be able to perform ABG’s.
• Responsible for care, maintenance, troubleshooting and notification of the Manager when equipment needs repair or replacement.
• Responsible for maintaining proper inventory of supplies by monitoring and ordering supplies through the Matkon system.
• Responsible for the daily quality review of written physician’s orders to detect errors and ensure corrections are made.
• Assists with scheduling, payroll, and ordering of supplies as needed.
• Assists in the implementation and evaluation of new projects including policy/procedures development.
• Transcribes reference Lab results.
• Follows policies, procedures, safety standards and completes required education; supports quality improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for checking and follow-up of incomplete reference Lab reports.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Registration and phlebotomy skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Matkon system

Job description

Senior Lab Assistant, General Laboratory

LeConte Medical Center Overview

LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region's top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We’re a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women’s Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at https://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/ .

Senior Lab Assistant, General Laboratory

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

LeConte Medical Center Overview

LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region's top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We’re a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women’s Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at https://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/ .

Position Summary

An employee in this position must be able to perform at an advanced level in the following areas: collection and proper handling of venous and capillary specimens as appropriate; registration of outpatients in a timely, safe and courteous manner; registration of patients, Lab contracts, and specimens ensuring that all registration data is accurate and complete; prepares, checks for accuracy, and implements charting of Laboratory, Pathology and Imaging reports as needed. Must be able to perform duties of Lab Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the orientation and training of new and existing employees.
• Be able to perform ABG’s.
• Responsible for care, maintenance, trouble-shooting and notification of the Manager when equipment is in need of repair or replacement (i.e. laser printers, line printers, fax machines, copying machines, etc.).
• Responsible for maintaining proper inventory of supplies by monitoring and ordering supplies through the Matkon system as needed.
• Responsible for the daily quality review of written physician’s orders to detect errors in test orders, diagnosis, physician’s name, insurance coverage, etc. and timely correction of errors.
• Will assist with other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager to include: scheduling, payroll, ordering of supplies, etc.
• Assists in the implementation and evaluation of new projects including the development of policies and procedures.
• Transcribes reference Lab results.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Responsible for checking and follow-up of incomplete reference Lab reports.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience

Basic computer skills, medical terminology, registration and phlebotomy skills or equivalent combination of clinical/clerical skills.

Licensure Requirement

Certification by NCA, ASCP or comparable institution is desirable.