Assistant-Technical Laboratory - Evenings - GT Path General BMH GTR

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Assistant for the Technical Laboratory. In this vital role, you will support the laboratory's operations by performing phlebotomy and specimen collections, ensuring the quality of specimens, and communicating effectively with patients and customers. The position offers a chance to contribute to optimal patient outcomes while working in a supportive environment that values both technical expertise and compassionate care. Join a team that has been recognized for its competitive benefits and commitment to employee development, making a real difference in the health care community.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Paid vacation/time off

Continuing education opportunities

Generous retirement plan

Health insurance, including dental and vision

Sick leave

Service awards

Free parking

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English.
• Basic computer literacy is required for job duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collections.
• Communicate with patients and assess specimen quality.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Literacy

Education

Phlebotomy Training Program

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Summary

Provides support to the operation of the Laboratory by assisting with pre-analytical and post-analytical processes resulting in optimal patient outcomes. Responsible for assigned shifts and subject to overtime and call back as required. 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.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Minimum: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English 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.

Experience

Preferred: Hospital phlebotomy experience.

Special Skills

Preferred: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English 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. Computer skills.

Minimum: Basic computer literacy.

Training

Preferred: Training as acquired in an approved phlebotomy training program.

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program

Job Summary:
Position: 4441 - Assistant-Technical Laboratory
Facility: BMH-Golden Triangle Hospital
Department: GT Path General BMH GTR
Category: Laboratory & Pathology
Type: Clinical
Work Type: PRN
Work Schedule: Evenings
Location: US:MS:Columbus
Located in the Jackson metro area.