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Assistant-Technical Laboratory

Baptist·Covington, Tennessee

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 4 months ago
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About the role

This role supports laboratory operations by assisting with pre-analytical and post-analytical processes to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Responsibilities include performing phlebotomy, specimen collections, and maintaining specimen quality.

Job Summary

Provides support to the operation of the Laboratory by assisting with pre-analytical and post-analytical processes resulting in optimal patient outcomes. Responsible for assigned shifts and subject to overtime and call back as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Performs phlebotomy and specimen collections.
  • Assesses and maintains quality of specimens.
  • Communicates with patients and customers.
  • Assesses specimens.
  • Performs urine drug screen collections and industrial screening as required.
  • Supports life long learning
  • Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

  • Preferred/Desired
  • Hospital phlebotomy experience.

Education

  • Minimum Required
  • Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

  • Preferred/Desired
  • Training as acquired in an approved phlebotomy training program
  • Special Skills
  • Computer skills.
  • Minimum Required
  • Basic computer literacy.
  • Preferred/Desired
  • Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties. Computer skills.

Licensure

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Requirements

Candidates must be able to perform phlebotomy and various specimen collections, including urine drug screens, while assessing and maintaining specimen quality. Required education emphasizes clear and effective written and oral communication skills in standard English.

  • Clear Communication
  • Phlebotomy
  • Computer Skills
  • Patient Communication
  • Specimen Collection
  • Accurate Recording
  • Urine Drug Screen Collection
  • Specimen Quality Assessment
  • Industrial Screening

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Covington, Tennessee
Posted
Mar 24, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Baptist

Baptist Memorial Health Care is one of the country’s largest not-for-profit health care systems and the largest provider of Medicaid in the region. Baptist offers a full continuum of care to communities throughout the Mid-South and consistently ranks among the top integrated...

Salary listed on 3 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Tennessee lab support roles stay steady

In Tennessee, assistant-technical laboratory roles are typically in steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic labs that need reliable specimen handling and accurate data entry. Competition is often shaped by prior accessioning experience, basic computer literacy, and clear English communication for documenting results and coordinating with staff. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight specimen processing accuracy and communication skills.

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