Lab Assistant

Overview
🧪 Now Hiring: Lab Assistant
📍 Location: Southern Cancer Center – Springhill Hospital
🕒 Schedule: Full-Time | Entry-Level
Southern Cancer Center is seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Lab Assistant to join our dedicated team at our Springhill Hospital location. If you’re passionate about patient care and laboratory science, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and mission-driven environment.
🔍 Scope of Role
Under direct supervision, the Lab Assistant is responsible for collecting and processing patient specimens, performing basic analysis, maintaining lab equipment, and supporting patient flow. This role plays a vital part in ensuring accurate and timely lab results while upholding safety and compliance standards.
Responsibilities
✅ Key Responsibilities
Collect specimens from patients as ordered
Document and process lab results according to established procedures
Perform basic analysis of chemistry, hematology, and immunology specimens
Maintain lab inventory and ensure supply viability
Send specimens to reference labs and chart incoming results
Operate and maintain lab equipment under CLIA guidelines
Perform phlebotomy and sample collection as needed
Ensure compliance with OSHA and safety protocols
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Qualifications
🎓 Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required
0–3 years of relevant experience (entry-level welcome!)
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
Comfortable working in a clinical environment with potential exposure to biohazards
💪 Physical & Work Environment
Requires manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs
Exposure to patients, blood/body fluids, and laboratory chemicals
Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods and maintain a clean, organized workspace
🌟 Why Join Us?
At Southern Cancer Center, you’ll be part of a compassionate team committed to excellence in patient care. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.