Lab Assistant I or II - FT Day

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

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center South is seeking a Lab Assistant I or II for full-time daytime hours. The role involves phlebotomy collection, specimen processing, and delivering samples to the laboratory with accurate computer entry.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, and completion of an approved phlebotomy program or one year of related work in a hospital, reference, or physician office lab. Strong customer service and PC skills are essential.

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 personal computer use.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy collection, receipt in computer, processing, and delivery of patient specimens for tests performed by the laboratory.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure proper specimen handling.
• Travel between Baptist Health facilities as required.

Skills

Customer service

Phlebotomy knowledge

PC skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training program

Job description

## Lab Assistant I or II - FT DayApply: 1- Onsite: Baptist Medical Center South: Full time: Posted Today: JR106423Baptist 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:**Baptist Medical Center South**Job:**Lab Assistant I or II - FT DayLab Assistant I722 - Lab Assistant II**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:First Shift (United States of America)