Lab Assistant I

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Lab Assistant I to provide phlebotomy services and support for the laboratory operations. The role includes specimen collection, processing, and accurate computer entry of results, contributing to efficient patient care in central Alabama.

The position requires a high school diploma and a phlebotomy training program or equivalent experience, with strong customer service and computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved phlebotomy training program or one year of proven experience in hospital, reference, or physician office lab required.
• Exceptional customer service skills and proficiency in utilization of personal computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide phlebotomy expertise, decision making, and problem solving based on in-depth knowledge of phlebotomy procedures.
• Perform collection, receipt in computer, processing, and delivery of patient specimens for tests performed by the laboratory.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy training

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Summary

Provides phlebotomy expertise, decision making, and problem solving skills based on in-depth knowledge of phlebotomy procedures. Performs the collection, receipt in computer, processing, and delivery of patient specimens for tests performed by the laboratory.

Education / Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an approved phlebotomy training program or one year of proven experience in Hospital, Reference, or Physician Office Lab required.

License / Certification

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional customer service skills and proficiency in utilization of personal computer skills.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires frequent prolonged standing/walking. Requires occasional lifting of supplies/equipment up to 25 lbs. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person, continuously exhibiting manual dexterity and mobility; frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching; continuous ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less, to judge distance and space relationships; to bring objects into focus; and to distinguish and identify different colors. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation. Travel between facilities as required.

Primary Location

Montgomery Cancer Center

Job

Lab Assistant I

Job Type

PRN-PRN

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)