Lab Assistant I

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to support the clinical laboratory department. You will handle specimens, perform tests as directed, and communicate with nursing and lab staff to resolve specimen issues.

The role requires a high school diploma, proficient English, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while following established protocols and accurately handling records.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and comprehend English.
• Excellent communication and telephone etiquette.
• Problem solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work with human specimens and follow protocols.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, label, distribute specimens.
• Perform waived or moderate testing if directed.
• Communicate specimen issues to nursing/lab staff.
• Maintain accurate records and inventory as assigned.
• Follow established facility protocols for quality patient results.

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

HIS/LIS systems

Job description

Working Hours: Monday-Friday 0730-1700Friday 0730-1300

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 authorized80.00 hours bi-weekly.

Today, Baptist Health is Arkansas' most comprehensive healthcare organization with more than 250 points of access that include 11 hospitals, urgent care centers, a senior living community, and over 100 primary and specialty care clinics in Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.