Lab Assistant Full Time 4:30am-1:00pm

Baptist Health; Prattville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health's Prattville Baptist Hospital in Prattville, AL seeks a Lab Assistant for the 4:30am-1:00pm shift to join the laboratory team.

You will perform phlebotomy, collect and process specimens, and enter results in the computer, with emphasis on accuracy and customer service. The role requires a high school diploma and phlebotomy training or 1 year of lab experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved phlebotomy training program or one year of proven experience in Hospital, Reference, or Physician Office Lab required.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy procedures and collects patient specimens.
• Receives specimens into the LIS/lab computer, processes and delivers to tests.
• Applies knowledge of phlebotomy procedures and demonstrates decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy training

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

## Lab Assistant Full Time 4:30am-1:00pmApply: 1- Onsite: Prattville Baptist Hospital: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR107208Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.**Highlights:****Summary**: Provides phlebotomy expertise, decision making, and problem solving skills based on in-depth knowledge of phlebotomy procedures. Performs the collection, receipt in computer, processing, and delivery of patient specimens for tests performed by the laboratory.**Education / Experience**:High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an approved phlebotomy training program or one year of proven experience in Hospital, Reference, or Physician Office Lab required.**License / Certification**: None**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**: • Exceptional customer service skills and proficiency in utilization of personal computer skills.**Working Conditions/Physical Requirements**:Position requires frequent prolonged standing/walking. Requires occasional lifting of supplies/equipment up to 25 lbs. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person, continuously exhibiting manual dexterity and mobility; frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching; continuous ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less, to judge distance and space relationships; to bring objects into focus; and to distinguish and identify different colors. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation. Travel between facilities as required.**Primary Location:**Prattville Baptist Hospital**Job:**Lab Assistant Full Time 4:30am-1:00pmLab Assistant I722 - Lab Assistant II**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:First Shift (United States of America)