Lab Assistant I - Specimen Handling & Clerical Support

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to support the clinical laboratory department. You will handle specimens, perform tests as directed, and communicate with nursing and lab staff to resolve specimen issues.

The role requires a high school diploma, proficient English, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while following established protocols and accurately handling records.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and comprehend English.
• Excellent communication and telephone etiquette.
• Problem solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work with human specimens and follow protocols.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, label, distribute specimens.
• Perform waived or moderate testing if directed.
• Communicate specimen issues to nursing/lab staff.
• Maintain accurate records and inventory as assigned.
• Follow established facility protocols for quality patient results.

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

HIS/LIS systems

Job description

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to support the clinical laboratory department. You will handle specimens, perform tests as directed, and communicate with nursing and lab staff to resolve specimen issues.

The role requires a high school diploma, proficient English, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while following established protocols and accurately handling records.