Lab Assistant I

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Laboratory Assistant I at Baptist Health Arkansas in Little Rock supports the clinical laboratory by processing specimens, labeling, and delivering them to the appropriate work areas. The role may include waived or moderate testing as directed by the Clinical Laboratory manager or director, under supervision.

You will communicate with nursing and laboratory staff to resolve specimen issues, perform clerical duties, and ensure accurate HIS/LIS data entry while following established protocols

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend English; basic computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and telephone etiquette.
• Strong problem solving and organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts and handle human specimens.
• Training in unpacking and stocking inventory may be provided.

Responsabilidades

• Receive, process, label, and distribute specimens.
• Perform waived or moderate testing if directed by supervisor.
• Communicate with nursing and laboratory staff to resolve specimen issues.
• Maintain clerical duties and accurate HIS/LIS data entry.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organization

Telephone etiquette

Clerical skills

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

HIS/LIS systems

Descripción del empleo

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 an 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 authorized72.00 hours bi-weekly.

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