Lab Assistant PRN

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Lab Assistant PRN for Baptist Medical Center East to support phlebotomy operations and specimen handling. The role requires accurate specimen receipt in the system, processing, and timely delivery for testing across departments.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and phlebotomy training or equivalent experience, with strong customer service and computer skills. This PRN position involves variable shifts and on-site work at the Montgomery, AL facility.

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.
• Certification/license not required.

Responsibilities

• Exceptional customer service skills and proficiency in utilization of personal computer skills.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

PC skills

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy training or 1 year lab exp

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

Lab Assistant PRN Lab Assistant I 722 - Lab Assistant II

Job Details

Job Type: PRN-PRN Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.