Lab Assistant I - FT or PRN

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare system is seeking a skilled phlebotomist to join their team in central Alabama. In this vital role, you will utilize your expertise in phlebotomy to ensure the accurate collection and processing of patient specimens. Your exceptional decision-making and problem-solving skills will contribute to the efficiency of laboratory operations, while your commitment to outstanding customer service will enhance patient experiences. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of the community, providing essential services to a diverse patient population. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to take your career to the next level, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved phlebotomy training program or one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate collection, processing, and delivery of patient specimens.
• Perform microbiology specimen processing.

Skills

Phlebotomy expertise

Decision making

Problem solving

Customer service skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training program or experience

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 baptistfirst.org.

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

Minimum Requirements:

• High school graduate 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.