Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist

FMOL Health; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health in Jackson, MS is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant 1 to support up-front specimen handling and streamline the laboratory workflow. You will assist lab personnel with procedures and help with moderate tests while adhering to established guidelines under supervision.

This role emphasizes accuracy in specimen identification, proper PPE use, and safe work practices. You will contribute to quality and compliance and may participate in department initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Problem solving, initiative and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Handle pre-analytical specimen processing and workflow.
• Assist laboratory personnel with procedures and basic tests.
• Maintain lab areas and equipment; follow PPE and safety rules.
• Enter specimens into the Lab Information System with correct identification.
• Participate in committees and department projects as assigned.
• Adhere to quality and compliance guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Initiative

Good Judgment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Medical Laboratory Assistant 1 is responsible for up-front specimen handling and facilitating the workflow in and out of the laboratory. Assists laboratory personnel with laboratory procedures. May perform some moderate complex tests and support clerical duties. Relies on establish guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision

Job Description

The Medical Laboratory Assistant 1 is responsible for up-front specimen handling and facilitating the workflow in and out of the laboratory. Assists laboratory personnel with laboratory procedures. May perform some moderate complex tests and support clerical duties. Relies on establish guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision

Responsibilities

• Productivity: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
• All pre analytical specimen handling and facilitating workflow in and out of laboratory is effectively done at all times.
• Non complex laboratory testing is performed as needed.
• Assistance is provided in care and maintenance of laboratory work areas and equipment as requested.
• Appropriate PPE is worn during sample collection and processing to ensure safe work habits and maintains a safe environment for self, co-workers, patients and visitors 100% of the time.
• Quality & Compliance: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
• Specimens is accepted and received into the Lab Information System using proper patient identification at all times.
• Specimen requirements for each test are utilized and specimen is evaluated for proper identification and integrity through visual checks and result evaluation at all times.
• Protocols for instrument maintenance, running controls and accepting, verifying and recording q.c. results are effectively utilized at all times.
• Problems and questions outside of own expertise are recognized and referred to appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Other duties as assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
• Active participation in committees, department processes and special projects as assigned is provided as requested.
• Other duties as assigned are completed.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Special Skills

Communication and Customer Service Skills; problem solving ability, initiative, good judgment.