Lab Assistant II
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.
About the role
The Lab Assistant shall coordinate the specimen processing area to ensure the collection, receipt in computer, processing, and delivery of blood specimens for lab tests. This individual will utilize phlebotomy decision-making and problem-solving skills to ensure timely collection of all lab orders. The Lab Assistant will assist in training Lab Assistant I and phlebotomist individuals. Additionally, this role coordinates lab sendouts and performs microbiology specimen processing.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- At least 5 years of proven experience in Hospital, Reference, or Physician Office Lab or as a Lab Assistant I
- Phlebotomy certification preferred
Skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Proficiency in utilization of personal computer skills
Physical demands
- Position requires sitting for 60% of the workday and mobility 40% of the workday
- Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
- Frequent reaching, use of hands, and repetitive action
- Occasional lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds
- Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person
- Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range
Work environment
- 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
Primary Location: Baptist Medical Center East
Shift: 4 AM Lab Shift