About the role

Kettering Health is a faith-based nonprofit healthcare system dedicated to promoting and restoring health through its network of medical centers and outpatient locations. This Lab Assistant role supports laboratory operations by collecting and processing specimens to ensure accurate diagnostic testing and patient safety.

Skills

Laboratory techniques Specimen handling Data entry Laboratory information systems Verbal communication Written communication Attention to detail Documentation accuracy Safety protocols Standard operating procedures Customer service Team collaboration Phlebotomy Specimen processing Inventory management Hand hygiene

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Job Details

Kettering Health Dayton l Dayton l Part-time l Evenings

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Lab Assistant supports laboratory operations by collecting, processing, and preparing specimens, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate documentation to facilitate timely and reliable diagnostic testing. This role contributes to patient care, safety, and operational reliability by following regulatory standards and supporting efficient laboratory workflows. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Required Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Required Work Experience:

None required.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

Valid State of Ohio Driver's License if role includes specimen transportation.

Skills:

Basic laboratory techniques and specimen handling
Proficiency with data entry and laboratory information systems
Effective verbal and written communication
Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
Ability to follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures
Customer service orientation
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Competencies:

Employee demonstrates basic understanding of specimen requirements and handling.
Employee demonstrates proper patient and specimen identification to ensure patient safety.
Employee demonstrates understanding of laboratory supplies and inventory management.
Employee demonstrates understanding of safe practices and PPE usage for tasks being performed.
Employee demonstrates consistent hand hygiene practices

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education:

Completion of a Medical Lab Assistant training program or relevant coursework

Preferred Work Experience:

Six months to one year of experience in phlebotomy and/or specimen processing, or equivalent healthcare/laboratory experience

Lab Assistant-Core Lab