Lab Assistant I

Baptist Health; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health's Montgomery Cancer Center seeks a Lab Assistant I to perform phlebotomy, receive and process specimens, and deliver samples for testing. This PRN/first shift role emphasizes accurate computer entry and strong customer service in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, completes a phlebotomy training program (or has one year lab experience), and demonstrates dexterity and compliance with safety standards while supporting interfacility

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved phlebotomy training program or one year of proven lab experience in hospital/reference/physician office lab required.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and collect patient specimens.
• Receive, process, and deliver specimens for testing; ensure accurate computer entry.

Skills

Customer service

PC/computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training program or 1 year lab experience

Job description

## Lab Assistant IApplyremote type: 1- Onsitelocations: Montgomery Cancer Center: Montgomery Cancer Center at Prattville Medical Parktime type: PRNposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR106703Baptist 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.**Highlights:****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 ILab Assistant I**Job Type:**PRN-PRN**Shift**:First Shift (United States of America)