Laboratory Assistant II — 7-on/7-off, Impactful Hospital Lab

Baptist Health; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL is seeking a Laboratory Support technician to perform specimen receiving, processing, registration and order entry. The role supports phlebotomy as needed and ensures accurate handling of specimens in a fast-paced hospital lab.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of lab or patient care experience, with strong attention to detail and teamwork in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Two (2) years of laboratory experience or patient care experience. Current student may substitute for up to two years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients and enters orders in the computer system.
• Performs specimen receiving, processing, labeling and aliquoting.
• Centrifuges specimens and delivers to the test site.
• Maintains department supplies and equipment; assists with cleaning.
• Maintains infection control and safety practices; keeps work area organized.
• Reads and understands physician test orders; supports charting and report distribution.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Patient care experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Job description

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL is seeking a Laboratory Support technician to perform specimen receiving, processing, registration and order entry. The role supports phlebotomy as needed and ensures accurate handling of specimens in a fast-paced hospital lab.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of lab or patient care experience, with strong attention to detail and teamwork in a busy environment.