Lab Assistant PRN

Baptist Health; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL, is seeking a PRN Lab Assistant to join Baptist Medical Center East. You will perform phlebotomy procedures, manage specimen receipt in the lab information system, and support timely test processing in a busy hospital setting.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a phlebotomy program or one year of work experience. Strong customer service and computer skills are essential; expect standing, lifting up to 25 lbs, and travel between

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.
• Excellent customer service and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy procedures and specimen collection.
• Receive specimens in the lab information system and process for testing.
• Deliver specimens to the laboratory and ensure proper handling.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Customer service

PC proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 East

Job:

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Job Type:

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Shift :

First Shift (United States of America)