Laboratory Assistant

HCA Healthcare • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

Parkridge Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory operations and patient care. The role involves receiving and processing laboratory specimens, handling reference-lab testing workflows, and assisting Medical Lab Technicians and Medical Technologists as needed. Parkridge Medical Center is a hospital near downtown Chattanooga offering diagnostic, medical, and surgical services.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Prior healthcare experience preferred.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED