Lab Assistant I or II - FT Night

Baptist Health; Baptist (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in the United States seeks a Lab Assistant I or II for the third shift (FT Night) at Baptist Medical Center South. The role covers phlebotomy collection, specimen receipt in the computer, processing and delivery to the laboratory, ensuring accuracy and timely workflow.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with phlebotomy training or one year of lab experience. Excellent customer service and PC skills are essential; travel between facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Phlebotomy training or 1 year lab experience preferred.
• Exceptional customer service and computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides phlebotomy expertise and handles specimen collection for tests.
• Receives specimens in the system, processes, and delivers to the laboratory.
• Performs duties with accuracy during third shift and supports travel between facilities.

Skills

Customer service

PC skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training or 1 year lab 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 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 Night

Lab Assistant I

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)