Medical Lab Assistant: Precision Specimen Processing

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. seeks a lab specimen collection professional to handle the collection and processing of all laboratory specimens for testing.

The role includes entering patient and test information, responding to information requests, and supporting patient care by timely and accurate processing of specimens and information dissemination. The candidate will work in the laboratory's main communication center, ensuring safety via standard precautions and PPE, and will interact with

Qualifications

• Must be skilled in collection and processing of all laboratory specimens for testing.
• Evaluates specimen acceptability and enters patient and test information into the computer.
• Responds to requests for information from customers and communicates with laboratory staff.
• Contributes to patient care by timely processing of specimens and dissemination of information.

Responsibilities

• Collects and receives samples for testing into the laboratory and verifies proper patient preparation and sample collection.
• Ensures standard precautions and PPE are used during collection and processing of specimens.
• Demonstrates strong verbal, non-verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Maintains effective communications between laboratory, clinical services and physicians.
• Provides clerical assistance for billing, troubleshooting, data gathering, and verification of lab orders and labels.
• Works toward cost efficiency without sacrificing quality.
• Shares general responsibilities with lab staff and undertakes tasks as requested by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with Wellstar Health System policies and code of conduct.

Skills

Specimen collection

Communication skills

Clerical support

Cost efficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in science or lab field

Job description

Wellstar Health System, Inc. seeks a lab specimen collection professional to handle the collection and processing of all laboratory specimens for testing.

The role includes entering patient and test information, responding to information requests, and supporting patient care by timely and accurate processing of specimens and information dissemination. The candidate will work in the laboratory's main communication center, ensuring safety via standard precautions and PPE, and will interact with