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Laboratory Assistant

Memorial Hospital - Hixson Hixson, Tennessee
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The posted compensation range of $18.51 - $26.15 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2026-494670 Employment Type PRN Department Clinical Laboratory Services Hours/Pay Period 0 Shift Night Weekly Schedule Nights PRN Remote No Category Laboratory

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Hixson Lab

Nights PRN

As our Laboratory Assistant you will play a critical role in supporting our clinical operations by ensuring the accurate handling, processing, and analysis of patient specimens. You will work closely with our medical technologists and clinical laboratory scientists to maintain regulatory compliance and high-quality standards. This is an essential position for detail-oriented professionals who are passionate about patient safety and contributing to the efficiency of a fast-paced diagnostic environment.

Every day you will manage the lifecycle of laboratory specimens, from proper patient identification and labeling to aliquoting and loading samples onto high-tech instrumentation. Your routine will involve conducting department support tasks—such as culture plating and histology staining—while monitoring supply inventories, performing routine equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting any technical or specimen-related issues. Additionally, you may perform phlebotomy for all age groups and execute CLIA-waived or moderately complex testing, ensuring all results are validated against strict quality control protocols.

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong foundation in laboratory procedures, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to adhering to all safety and regulatory guidelines. You must be a proactive communicator who can handle clerical duties while demonstrating technical competence in specimen processing and instrumentation. If you are a reliable team player looking to advance your career in a clinical laboratory setting, we encourage you to apply and help us deliver exceptional diagnostic results for our patients.

Job Requirements

High School Diploma/GED

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

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