Second Shift Lab Assistant I - Blood Specimens & Processing

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Lab Assistant I to coordinate the specimen processing area, ensuring collection, receipt in the system, processing, and delivery of blood specimens for lab tests. The role requires phlebotomy decision making, problem solving, and training support for Lab Assistant I and phlebotomist staff.

The position also involves coordinating lab sendouts and microbiology specimen processing, with a focus on timely workflows and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 5 years of proven hospital, reference, or lab experience.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate specimen processing and timely collection of lab orders.
• Utilize phlebotomy decision making and problem solving.
• Assist in training Lab Assistant I and phlebotomist staff.
• Coordinate lab sendouts and microbiology specimen processing.

Skills

Customer service

PC skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Lab Assistant I to coordinate the specimen processing area, ensuring collection, receipt in the system, processing, and delivery of blood specimens for lab tests. The role requires phlebotomy decision making, problem solving, and training support for Lab Assistant I and phlebotomist staff.

The position also involves coordinating lab sendouts and microbiology specimen processing, with a focus on timely workflows and high-quality service.