Lab Assistant I or II - FT Day

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center South is seeking a Lab Assistant I or II for a full-time day shift. The role involves phlebotomy collection, specimen processing, and delivery of samples for laboratory testing within Baptist Health's central Alabama system.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and phlebotomy training or equivalent experience, with strong customer service and computer skills. Travel between facilities may be required; position is on-site at Baptist Medical Center South.

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.
• License / certification: None

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Phlebotomy procedures

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training program

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.

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 Day

Lab Assistant I 722 - Lab Assistant II Job Type

Regular-Full time Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.