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CommonSpirit Health

Lab Assistant Lead

Ringgold, GA · On-site

As a Lab Assistant at CommonSpirit Medical Group - Family Medicine - Ringgold, you will play a ... To be successful in this role, you will possess a foundational understanding of laboratory ...

Talent4Health

Laboratory - Lab Assistant

Anacortes, WA · On-site

$1.3K/wk

Details Client Name Island Health Job Type Travel Offering Allied Profession Laboratory Specialty Lab Assistant Job ID 38005145 Job Title Laboratory - Lab Assistant Weekly Pay $1378.9 Shift Details ...

Kelly Services

Lead Laboratory Technician

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$37/hr

Kelly is hiring a Lead Laboratory Technician for a 12 -month Contract role with one of our ... Act as a point of contact for basic lab questions Project Support * Assist in executing assigned R& ...

Winneshiek Medical Center

Lab Assistant

Decorah, IA · On-site

$16.42 - $24.63/hr

Description WinnMed is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our Laboratory Department . Lab Assistants are responsible for phlebotomy duties, collecting and handling laboratory specimens for outpatients ...

RWJBarnabas Health

Lab Assistant

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$23.69/hr

Lab Assistant Location: Jersey City Medical Center Department Name: Lab JCMC Clinical Pathology Req ... Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor or Director, you will play an essential role in receiving ...

RWJBarnabas Health

Lab Assistant

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$23.69/hr

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Lab Assistant Lead

Ringgold, GA • On-site

CommonSpirit Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

CommonSpirit Health rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 547 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

CommonSpirit Medical Group (Mountain Management Services) is a leading provider of comprehensive office management services and affiliated physicians in Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. Our award-winning, faith-based organization is dedicated to supporting the delivery of exceptional healthcare in the region. We are proud to be consistently recognized for excellence by organizations like U.S. News & World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are honored to be your trusted ally in health, dedicated to serving our community with compassion and excellence.


As a Lab Assistant at CommonSpirit Medical Group - Family Medicine - Ringgold, you will play a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries, bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries.
Every day you will utilize your expertise and our advanced technology to precisely collect, prepare, and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various diagnostic tests.
To be successful in this role, you will possess a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and maintain an eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

  • Direct and guide lab assistant staff in the completion of tasks.
  • Assist lab technicians with operation of analyzers.
  • Record observations and measurements.
  • Clean, disinfect and maintain cleanrooms and equipment.
  • May perform minor repairs to laboratory apparatus.
  • Assist with receipt and inspection of raw materials.

Required

  • High School Graduate General Studies and 4-6 years Related Experience, upon hire 
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire 


Preferred

  • Graduate from accredited Phlebotomy training program preferred.
  • 1-3 years 2 years Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant experience preferred.
  • Certificate Other Current/valid Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification preferred.
  • Electronic Medial Records Experience Preferred.

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