Lab Assistant I

Baptist Health Arkansas; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to support the clinical laboratory, including receiving and processing specimens and performing waived or moderate testing when directed. You will ensure accurate labeling, testing, and timely communication with nursing and lab staff, while adhering to established protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma, proficiency with English, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Organized, self-motivated, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work assigned shifts.
• Comfortable working with human specimens (body fluids, urine, etc.).
• Unpacks and puts away inventory items as trained.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, label, and distribute specimens.
• Perform waived or moderate testing when indicated.
• Communicate with nursing and laboratory staff regarding specimen issues.
• Follow established protocols to ensure quality patient results.
• Support clerical tasks and HIS/LIS data entry as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HIS/LIS 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.

Other information:

High school diploma or equivalent

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 authorized16.00 hours bi-weekly.