Lab Assistant I

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to support the clinical laboratory department. You will process specimens, perform waived or moderate testing as directed, and assist in pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical duties in a fast-paced setting.

You will work under supervision of Technical Staff and report to a Supervisor. Responsibilities include receiving, labeling, and distributing specimens, plus related clerical duties and collaboration with nursing and lab

Qualifications

• Reading, writing, and comprehension of English.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems with multiple variables.
• Organizational skills and self-motivation.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and with shift work.
• Comfort with handling biological specimens (bodily fluids, urine, etc.).
• Willingness to complete inventory-related training.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the manager.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, label, and distribute specimens.
• Perform waived or moderate testing as directed by supervisor/manager.
• Communicate with nursing and lab staff to resolve specimen issues.
• Follow established protocols to ensure quality patient results.
• Carry out required clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Organization

Fast-paced environment

Shift work

Comfort with specimens

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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.

This job will be authorized80.00 hours bi-weekly.

• 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

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