Lab Assistant - Integrative/Functional Medicine

Sanctuary Functional Medicine•Franklin, TN

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Sanctuary Functional Medicine (SFM) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Lab Assistant to join their lab department. SFM's mission is to help those suffering from chronic illness reclaim their health and live healthier, more abundant lives by using a root-cause approach that blends natural and conventional medicine. This is an opportunity to grow within an innovative and compassionate practice, with the potential to expand your role as the institute grows. The Lab Assistant will work in an interdisciplinary program under the mentorship of Dr. Eric Potter, specializing in learning to treat complex chronic illnesses. The role involves assisting the Lab Manager to ensure smooth lab operations and provide data to clinical staff for treating chronically ill patients. Responsibilities include scheduling staff, ordering supplies, maintaining health and safety protocols, and training other lab assistants and phlebotomists.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Lab Certification/Phlebotomist
1-3 years of related experience
Ability to build rapport with patients.
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, as well as multitasking.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with adults, as well as pediatric patients.
Must be open-minded to training and willing to learn new techniques.
Computer EMR proficiency, Microsoft office.

Nice To Haves

Strong passion and eagerness to excel in Functional Health and integrative medicine.
Desire to specialize in learning to treat complex chronic illnesses.

Responsibilities

Oversees the accurate processing and management of biological specimens, ensuring compliance with established clinical protocols and quality standards.
Follows strict safety and health standards.
Maintains clean and stocked lab room.
Appropriate documentation in MDHQ for lab visits.
Collaborates with staff to provide appropriate patient care.
Assists in managing operations to run smoothly by scheduling staff, ordering supplies, maintaining health and safety protocols, and training additional lab assistants and phlebotomists.