Assistant-Technical Laboratory

Baptist; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Columbus, MS, seeks a skilled phlebotomist to support laboratory operations within Pathology. You will collect specimens, handle pre- and post-analytical tasks, and help ensure accurate results.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic computer literacy, and good communication skills; training in phlebotomy is preferred. This full-time role offers opportunities for ongoing learning and patient-focused care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Basic computer literacy.

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 lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Business Unit BMH Golden Triangle Hospital
• Department Pathology

Job Description

Job Summary

Provides support to the operation of the Laboratory by assisting with pre-analytical and post-analytical processes resulting in optimal patient outcomes. 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

Education

Minimum Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively 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

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired