Lab Tech Assistant Jobs in Tennessee

A Laboratory Technician Assistant in the med tech industry is responsible for supporting technologists in the laboratory by preparing and organizing samples for analysis, maintaining laboratory equipment, and adhering to lab procedures and safety protocols. They play an essential role in the accurate and efficient processing of patient samples, contributing to the delivery of reliable and timely diagnostic results. These professionals often handle administrative tasks such as record keeping, data entry, and inventory management as well.

Key skills for a Lab Tech Assistant include attention to detail, organization, technical proficiency, and a strong understanding of laboratory safety procedures. Certification as a lab assistant is typically required, and this may include passing an exam through the American Society for Clinical Pathology or a similar accrediting body. Prior to becoming a Lab Tech Assistant, individuals may have roles such as a Phlebotomist, a Medical Assistant, or a Lab Aide, all of which provide relevant experience in clinical lab settings.

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Technical Laboratory Assistant

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 11 hours ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 11 hours ago

Follows blood collection procedures, performs venous and capillary punctures on all age groups of inpatient and outpatient populations, including blood bank collections....

Laboratory Assistant

  • Memphis, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 1 day ago

least one year of experience in working within a Medical Laboratory required Certified phlebotomist required Preferred : Will consider a Certified Medical Assistant for this role To be able to perform Venipuncture...

He/she must be able to operate instrumentation in the Microbiology Department, such as the WalkAway Specimen Processing (WASP) instrument and blood culture instruments....

Lab Assistant - Histology

  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago

LabCorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our histology team at St Thomas West in Nashville, TN. This role works in a high volume, production based environment performing a vital component of...

Clin Lab Assistant Sr

  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 7 days ago

Responsibilities Demonstrates superior skills in all basic and complicated specimen collections. Demonstrates superior skills in all specimen processing functions....

Med Office Lab Assistant

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 13 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 13 days ago

Uses two unique patient identifiers at specimen collection. Accurately labels all specimens....

Sr Lab Assistant

  • Sevierville, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Sevierville, TN
  • 14 days ago

Position Summary: An employee in this position must be able to perform at an advanced level in the following areas: collection and proper handling of venous and capillary specimens as appropriate; registration...

Lab Assistant

  • Sevierville, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Sevierville, TN
  • 14 days ago

Properly processes, all specimens including accessioning; recognition of test priorities; centrifugation; separation/distribution of shared specimens; separation/processing, logging, tracking of specimens...

Sr Lab Assistant

  • Lenoir City, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Lenoir City, TN
  • 14 days ago

Position Summary: An employee in this position must be able to perform at an advanced level in the following areas: collection and proper handling of venous and capillary specimens as appropriate; registration...

Laboratory Assistant, Microbiology-3rd Shift

  • Memphis, TN
  • 16 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 16 days ago

Champion safety, compliance, and quality control All you need is: High School Diploma or equivalent Previous training or experience in specimen collection or processing Strong reading, writing, and...

Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician II) Part-Time

  • Nashville, TN
  • 21 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 21 days ago

Learns additional functions within Specimen Processing to allow timely progression to the next level....

Medical Lab Assistant PRN

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 21 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 21 days ago

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Medical Laboratory Assistant performs the pre-analytical and preparatory portion of the testing process for routine and specialized clinical lab tests for use in...

Lab Assistant I - Histology

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 22 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 22 days ago

Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting. Monitor inventory, requisition supplies prior to depletion; stock and maintain laboratory supplies....

Clinical Lab Assistant PRN

  • Gallatin, TN
  • 23 days ago
  • Gallatin, TN
  • 23 days ago

Drag Edit Delete Minimum Work Experience Two years of phlebotomy/accessioning experience in a hospital setting or 6 months of successful performance at Sumner Regional Medical Center or enrolled in...

Specialty Lab Assistant - Histology

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 27 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 27 days ago

At Labcorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are...

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Salary for Lab Tech Assistant Jobs in Tennessee

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMedTechs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Lab Tech Assistant positions.



Highest Education Level

Lab Tech Assistants in Tennessee offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
28.6%
Bachelor's Degree
26.1%
Associate's Degree
18.5%
High School or GED
17.1%
Master's Degree
5.5%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
1.6%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Lab Tech Assistants in Tennessee
Less than 1 year
43.8%
None
24.2%
4-6 years
15.2%
2-4 years
13.9%
1-2 years
2.9%


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