Laboratory Assistant

## Laboratory AssistantApply: Cleveland, TN: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 15, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): JR101764**Who We Are**At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‐being of every team member. **Our Legacy**Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‐driven team making a difference every day.**Our Values**Our core values—**Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE)**—guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission. **Your Career With Us**Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact. **Excellence. Every person. Every time.**Shift: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 6pm-6amJOB SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Phlebotomy Management, the laboratory assistant performs laboratory procedures in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital policies and departmental procedures. The function of the laboratory assistant is to perform clerical duties, responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures, data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner The position sometimes can be a fast-paced, stressful, and multitasking job. Must have good communication skills when dealing with patients and/or visitors and must show a caring and giving attitude and know that the care of the patient is the most important job. Must be able to work individually but also as a team with the technical staff in the lab and the outside customers of the lab. The Lab Assistant will be responsible for clerical duties including faxing, answering phones, running the pneumatic tube system, working on the computer registering and ordering reference labs from other healthcare facilities, and any other duties given be the Lab Manager, and Lab Director. They must always keep hospital and patient information confidential at all times.JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma. Diploma or transcripts are required upon hire. Experience: Strong computer skills. 1-year hospital experience preferred. Prior customer service experience preferred. Skills: Skills: Manual dexterity and good eye / hand coordination. Ability to distinguish sound in low to high range to assure proper operation of clinical equipment. Ability to communicate with other healthcare providers by telephone to obtain or give information critical to patient care. Visual acuity, basic mathematical skills and color discrimination ability. Ability to obtain and interpret pertinent information in terms of the patient’s needs that are age appropriate. #J-18808-Ljbffr