Laboratory Assistant II; PRN Various Shifts

careers-baptisthealthal; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 6%

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Family Care (childcare, elder care, or

Educational Benefits including tuition

Job summary

Baptist Health Walker Hospital is hiring a laboratory support professional responsible for specimen receiving, processing, and patient registration. The role involves handling specimens, labeling, and ensuring smooth workflow within the laboratory and related information systems.

The position requires attention to regulatory standards, strong customer service, and flexibility in hours to meet department needs. Relevant laboratory experience and a high school diploma are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required.
• Two (2) years of laboratory experience or patient care experience are required.
• Students pursuing a science degree may substitute for up to two years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients and enters orders in the computer system.
• Performs specimen receiving and processing duties; centrifuges specimens and labels/aliquots samples.
• Delivers specimens to test site and stores samples, slides, blocks, etc.
• Maintains knowledge of hospital and laboratory information systems, including downtime functions, billing, reference testing and scheduling.
• Maintains positive customer service relationships and responds to customer service issues.
• Performs filing of reports and requisitions and assists with charting and report distribution.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Laboratory information systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Position Summary

At Baptist Health, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.

Baptist Health Walker Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Position Summary

Performs specimen receiving and processing duties, registers patients, enters orders in the computer system, centrifuge specimens, labels and aliquot samples, delivers to test site, stores samples, slides, blocks, etc.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Provides support in the areas of patient registration, third party reimbursement requirements and regulations.
• Maintains department supplies and customer supply orders.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specimen collection and handling requirements.
• Performs all departmental functions and has a thorough knowledge of hospital and laboratory information systems, to include downtime functions, specimen processing, transportation, billing, reference testing and scheduling.
• Maintains positive customer service relationships at all times and proactively responds to customer service issues.
• Processes pathology specimens as appropriate.
• Trains staff as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the department.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with all team members and respond to customer phone calls.
• Assist in maintaining and cleaning of laboratory equipment, i.e., refrigerators, centrifuges.
• Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Responsible for maintaining an active role in the laboratory Quality Improvement Program.
• Maximizes productivity, customer satisfaction and profitability.
• Documents specimen quality issues.
• Adheres to infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital and departmental matters at all times.
• Performs filing of reports and requisitions.
• Assists with charting and report distribution via telephone, fax, or as appropriate.
• Reads and understands a Physician’s laboratory test order.
• Schedules Pathologists, Histotechnicians or Transportation Reps as needed.
• Assists with bone marrow collection and processing.
• May perform phlebotomy as necessary (must have approved competency on file before completing).

Qualifications

Education/Training

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Licensure/Certification

• None.

Experience

• Two (2) years of laboratory experience or patient care experience. Current student seeking higher educational degree or certification in a science field, such as nursing, medical technology, pre-med, or related clinical field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience.