Senior Lab Assistant, General Laboratory

Cumberland Medical Center • Crossville, TN

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About The Position

The Senior Lab Assistant in the General Laboratory at Cumberland Medical Center is a full-time position requiring 80 hours per pay period on a day shift. Covenant Health is recognized as the region's top-performing healthcare network, with a commitment to patient care and excellence. Cumberland Medical Center, a 189-bed hospital located in Crossville, Tennessee, employs over 650 staff and has 175 active physicians, providing a wide range of specialty services. The hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and offers advanced medical and surgical care, including telemetry monitored beds and an intensive care unit. The position requires advanced skills in specimen collection, patient registration, and charting of laboratory reports, along with the ability to perform duties of a Lab Assistant.

Requirements

• No specific education required; a combination of formal education and/or prior work experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED is acceptable.
• Basic computer skills, medical terminology, registration, and phlebotomy skills or equivalent combination of clinical/clerical skills.
• Certification by NCA, ASCP or comparable institution is desirable.
• Valid Tennessee driver's license Class D and state mandated minimum insurance coverage.
• Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the orientation and training of new and existing employees.
• Responsible for care, maintenance, trouble-shooting and notification of the Manager when equipment is in need of repair or replacement.
• Maintains proper inventory of supplies by monitoring and ordering supplies through the Matkon system as needed.
• Conducts daily quality review of written physician's orders to detect errors and correct them in a timely manner.
• Collects co-payments/deposits, generates receipts, and reconciles cash/credit card transactions daily.
• Generates, verifies, submits, and posts contract billing.
• Assists in the implementation and evaluation of new projects including the development of policies and procedures.
• Transcribes reference Lab results and follows up on incomplete reference Lab reports.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards, completing required education assignments annually.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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