Lab Assistant i or II - FT Evening

Baptist Medical Center South · Posted 1h ago

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At a glance

Location: Baptist Medical Center South, United States
Work type: Onsite
Category: Research

Provides phlebotomy expertise, decision making, and problem solving skills based on in-depth knowledge of phlebotomy procedures. Performs the collection, receipt in computer, processing, and delivery of patient specimens for tests performed by the laboratory.

What they are looking for

PhlebotomySpecimen collectionLaboratory proceduresLab information systemComputer skills

Location: Baptist Medical Center South, United States of America

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary: Provides phlebotomy expertise, decision making, and problem solving skills based on in-depth knowledge of phlebotomy procedures. Performs the collection, receipt in computer, processing, and delivery of patient specimens for tests performed by the laboratory.

Education / Experience:High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an approved phlebotomy training program or one year of proven experience in Hospital, Reference, or Physician Office Lab required.

License / Certification: None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Exceptional customer service skills and proficiency in utilization of personal computer skills.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires frequent prolonged standing/walking.

Requires occasional lifting of supplies/equipment up to 25 lbs.

There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person, continuously exhibiting manual dexterity and mobility; frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching; continuous ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less, to judge distance and space relationships; to bring objects into focus; and to distinguish and identify different colors.

Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.

Much exposure to computer work.

Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.

Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.

Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Travel between facilities as required.