Lab Assistant I

Baptist Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to support the clinical laboratory department during Day shift (0600-1830). The role includes processing specimens, basic testing if directed, and coordinating with nursing and lab staff to resolve specimen issues.

It requires familiarity with HIS/LIS systems, organization, and strong communication. Responsibilities include handling pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical tasks, maintaining quality standards, and performing clerical

Qualifications

• 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 stay organized, be self-motivated, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Support and customer service of the clinical laboratory department.
• Process specimens and perform waived or moderate testing if indicated.
• Receive, process, label, distribute specimens and communicate issues to nursing/lab staff.
• Maintain understanding of laboratory specimens and HIS/LIS systems.
• Follow established protocols to ensure quality patient results.
• Report to assigned supervisor.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

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.

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Job Details

Department: Laboratory

Shift: Day

Working Hours: 0600-1830

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 8.00 hours bi-weekly.