Lab Assistant I

Baptist Health; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health seeks a Laboratory Assistant I to support the clinical laboratory department. You will process specimens, perform waived or moderate testing if indicated, and carry out pre-, intra-, and post-analytical duties.

Responsibilities include receiving, labeling, and distributing specimens while communicating with nursing and lab staff to resolve issues. The role requires attention to detail, familiarity with HIS/LIS systems, and the ability to work in a fast-paced lab environment under

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend English, perform computer functions, and process paperwork.
• Professional telephone etiquette and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem solving ability when multiple complex variables exist.
• Must be organized, self-motivated and able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to work assigned shifts.
• Must be comfortable working with human specimens (body fluids, urine, etc.).
• Completes training and actively assists in unpacking and putting away inventory items.
• Performs all other duties as may be assigned by the manager.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, processing, labeling, distributing specimens, and testing specimens (if indicated).
• Pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical duties as described for this facility.
• Communicate with nursing and laboratory staff if there is a problem with a specimen.
• Understand HIS/LIS computer systems and follow established protocols.
• Perform clerical duties as required by the job.

Skills

Reading & Writing English

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Phlebotomy experience

Shift work

Comfortable with human specimens

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HIS/LIS computer systems

Job description

Summary

The Laboratory Assistant I is responsible for support and customer service of the clinical laboratory department, processing specimens and performing waived or moderate testing if indicated by Clinical Laboratory manager or director. This includes pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical duties as described in the following section for this facility. The Laboratory Assistant I is responsible and accountable for receiving, processing, labeling, distributing specimens, and testing specimens (if indicated). Responsible for communicating with nursing and laboratory staff if there is a problem with a specimen. The position requires a thorough understanding of laboratory specimens and the HIS/LIS computer systems. Lab Assistants will be required to perform clerical duties as the job necessitates. Established protocols and procedures of this facility must be followed to ensure quality patient results. Laboratory Assistant I is a position under the supervision of Technical Staff and will report to an assigned Supervisor.

Job Details

Department: Laboratory

Shift: Day

Working Hours: 6:30 am - 3:00pm

Other Information

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Phlebotomy experience, preferred
• Ability to read, write, comprehend English, perform computer functions, and process paperwork
• Must have professional telephone etiquette and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must have problem solving ability when multiple complex variables exist
• Must be able to keep organized at all times, be self motivated and able to work in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to work assigned shifts
• Must be comfortable working with human specimens (body fluids, urines, etc.)
• Completes training in and actively assists in unpacking and putting away inventory items
• Performs all other duties as may be assigned by the manager

This job will be authorized 16.00 hours bi-weekly.