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Mountain Management Services
Lab Assistant Lead
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What they do
A Medical Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories, which provide information for medical patient diagnosis and treatment. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results; receives, types, tests, and records blood bank inventories.
$50,753 / year median in Georgia
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Where You'll Work 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. Job Summary and Responsibilities 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. Job Requirements 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.
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. Job Requirements 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.