Laboratory Assistant

Southeast Georgia Health System Inc / SGHS; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support patient registration and test ordering for our lab services. You will help ensure accurate specimen handling, maintain patient records, and collaborate with clinical staff to support high-quality care.

The role emphasizes strong communication with patients, guests, and medical staff, with a focus on service excellence and timely processing of specimens, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to perform venipuncture and blood collection.
• Strong customer service and communication skills for patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately and promptly for laboratory tests.
• Order and process laboratory tests efficiently with the LIS.
• Maintain confidential patient records and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient relations

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

LIS

Job description

Interested in working for the Golden Isles’ healthcare provider and employer of choice?

Throughout the many locations that make up the Southeast Georgia Health System network, there is a common thread that pulls everything together: A team of committed professionals like you. These individuals appreciate the value of every person who walks through our doors, and are the key to our culture of Service Excellence.

As a Laboratory Assistant, you will play an important role in the patient experience. You will be responsible for the efficient and timely registration and test ordering of all laboratory samples. You will develop and maintain positive relationships with our patients, guests, other team members, and medical staff by striving for excellence in service and quality. For our team members, this is more than a career — it’s a calling.

You will be responsible for:

• Assuming the responsibility for the safety and comfort of patients in accordance with established laboratory standards and practices.
• Performing timely and accurate patient registration.
• Performing laboratory support functions including pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory functions
• Demonstrating correct procedure for completion of venipuncture/skin puncture procedures for patients of all ages.
• Paging and communicating client needs to client service representative and phlebotomists.
• Filing and maintenance of laboratory request forms with associated paperwork
• Receiving specimens into the LIS from nursing units and immediately transporting specimens to appropriate testing section, communicating appropriately as to priority (i.e., STATS).
• Communicating with the public, medical staff, and interdepartmental personnel regarding client and patient needs and testing reports.
• Maintaining extremely confidential and accurate records for appropriate billing and regulatory practices.
• Ensuring reports are delivered to appropriate physicians or areas.
• Collecting blood specimens from patients, transports specimens to the laboratory for analysis.
• Working flexible hours to include weekends and holidays.

What you will need:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Why choose Southeast Georgia Health System?

• We are mission-focused to provide safe, quality, accessible, and cost-effective care to meet the health needs of the people and communities it serves
• Our workplace is as pleasant and rewarding as the setting we enjoy outside of work -- imagine stepping out of your workspace and into a world of scenic beauty, outdoor recreational activities, mild winters, natural beaches, fine dining, and a full array of cultural and colonial historic attractions
• The chance to work within a culture that is collegial yet professional, has exceptional career-advancement potential, and work/life balance that is practically unparalleled
• Our facility will allow you to use, sharpen, and add to your skills without having to commute to a large city environment
  The ability to be a part of the prestigious Coastal Community Health, a regional affiliation between Baptist Health and Southeast Georgia Health System. This collaboration forms a highly-integrated hospital network focused on significant initiatives designed to enhance the quality and value of care provided to our contiguous communities
  Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Join our team today to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and families!

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