Lab Assistant I

Baptist Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Little Rock seeks a Laboratory Assistant I to support the clinical laboratory with specimen processing and communication with nursing and lab staff. Duties include pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical tasks under supervision, and performing clerical duties as needed.

Responsibilities cover receiving, labeling and distributing specimens, testing if indicated, and ensuring quality patient results by following established protocols.

Qualifications

• Must understand laboratory operations and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend English and follow instructions.
• Good communication skills with clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Receive, label, and distribute laboratory specimens.
• Process specimens and perform waived or moderate testing when directed.
• Communicate with nursing and laboratory staff to resolve specimen issues.
• Follow established protocols to ensure quality patient results.
• Perform clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organization

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HIS/LIS computer 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.

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 72.00 hours bi-weekly.