Lab Assistant i or II - FT Evening

Baptist Health; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Lab Assistant I or II for the Evening shift at Baptist Medical Center South. The role involves phlebotomy collection, specimen handling, and accurate data entry for laboratory tests.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and completion of a phlebotomy program or relevant lab experience. The position requires standing, lifting up to 25 lbs, and travel between facilities as needed.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides phlebotomy expertise, decision making, and problem solving 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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training program

Job description

## Lab Assistant i or II - FT EveningApplyremote type: 1- Onsitelocations: Baptist Medical Center Southtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR106279Baptist 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 EveningLab Assistant I722 - Lab Assistant II**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:Second Shift (United States of America)