Lab Assistant II

Jackson Hospital; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL is seeking a diligent laboratory specimen receiver to ensure timely, accurate processing of blood and non-blood samples. You will identify patient specimens, chart reports, and provide front-desk coverage including phones and information to nurses and doctors.

Responsibilities include logging requests, preparing send-out specimens, training new staff, and maintaining lab computer system records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy knowledge preferred.
• Customer interaction and public relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process laboratory specimens (blood and non-blood).
• Provide front desk coverage: accept specimens via pneumatic tubes, answer phones, and relay information to nurses/doctors.
• Log patient requests from outside facilities.
• Prepare send-out specimens for reference laboratory per protocol.
• Chart lab reports in the information system.
• Train new staff in assigned areas.
• Handle additional duties including charting cumulative reports.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Front desk

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsible for the efficient handling of laboratory specimen receipt in a timely manner: Correctly identify the patient specimens while receiving blood/non-blood specimens in Lab computer system and charting of patient reports while practicing good customer service skills. Provide coverage of front desk area which includes: receipt of specimens by pneumatic tube, clerical functions associated with specimen receipt, answer phones, and provide information to nurses, doctors, etc. as required. Log in patient requests from outside facilities or offices; Preparation of send out specimens for reference laboratory following outlined protocol; Charting of lab reports maybe required. Manages information in Lab computer system. Receives and process all laboratory test specimens (blood and non-blood). Performs steps required to complete specimen receipt plus general lab and reference sample processing. Trains new staff in each area for which competency is maintained. Performs any other assigned duties which may include charting of cumulative reports.

High School Diploma or equivalent. Work requires knowledge of phlebotomy preferred, customer interaction, and public relations skills and to handle age specific needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled