Assistant-Technical Laboratory

Baptist; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in New Albany, Mississippi. The role involves performing phlebotomy and specimen collections, assessing specimen quality, and effectively communicating with patients and customers.

Candidates are required to have at least a high school diploma and skills in effective communication and basic computer literacy. Training in phlebotomy is preferred. Join us to ensure optimal patient outcomes in our laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively.
• Minimum: Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collections.
• Assesses and maintains quality of specimens.
• Communicates with patients and customers.
• Performs urine drug screen collections.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Quality assessment

Clear communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training

Job description

Overview

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