Certified Medical Lab Assistant- Clinical Pathways - FT-various hours - Augusta, GA

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a dedicated professional for laboratory specimen collection and processing.

You will evaluate specimen acceptability, enter patient and test data, and respond to information requests from customers, contributing directly to patient care through accurate and timely processing. Join a team where your communication skills, attention to detail, and adherence to safety standards help support clinical services and physicians across the lab and hospital

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associates or higher preferred.
• All certifications are required upon hire unless stated otherwise (BLS).
• Eligible for certification by an agency recognized by the Georgia Department of Community Health within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect and receive samples for testing; ensure proper patient preparation and sample transport.
• Adhere to standard precautions and PPE.
• Communicate effectively verbally, non-verbally, in writing and electronically with staff and clinicians.
• Facilitate communication between the laboratory, clinical services, and physicians.
• Provide clerical assistance for billing, data gathering, and verification of lab orders and labels.
• Strive for cost efficiency without compromising quality.
• Share responsibilities with lab staff and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Comply with Wellstar Health System policies and codes of conduct.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in Science/Laboratory field (preferred)

Tools

BLS (Basic Life Support)

ASCP/AMT/NHA/NCCT eligibility

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Job Summary:

Must be skilled in collection and processing of all laboratory specimens for testing. Evaluates specimen acceptability, enters patient and tests information into the computer, and responds to requests for information from customers. Serves in the laboratory's main communication and customer relations center. Contributes directly to patient care by accurately and timely processing specimens and dispersing information both in and outside the laboratory.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Collects and receives samples for testing into the laboratory, verifies proper patient preparation sample collection, and sample transport requirements.
• Ensures standard precautions and personal protective equipment are utilized for collecting and processing of all types of specimens.
• Demonstrates good verbal, non-verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Responsible for effective communications between the laboratory, clinical services and physicians.
• Clerical assistance for billing, troubleshooting, data gathering, and verification of lab orders and labels.
• Endeavors to be cost efficient without sacrificing quality.
• Shares with other lab staff all general responsibilities as they arise as well as any tasks requested by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma General or GED General or Associates Other-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

ASCP, AMT, NHA, NCCT, ABB, NPA or Eligible for certification by an agency recognized by the Georgia Department of Community Health within 6 months of hire. within 180 Days Required

Required Minimum Experience:

Education clarification: Associates' Degree in Science/Laboratory related field.

Preferred

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION:

To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION:

Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES:

We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice

Culture of Excellence

Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.