Certified Medical Lab Assistant- Clinical Pathways - FT-various hours - Augusta, GA

Wellstar Health System

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Lab Assistant collects, receives, and processes laboratory specimens for testing. The role evaluates specimen acceptability, verifies patient preparation, collection, and transport requirements, and enters patient and test information into the computer. Serving as a central communication and customer-relations point for the laboratory, the assistant responds to information requests and communicates with laboratory staff, clinical services, and physicians. Accurate and timely specimen processing and information distribution contribute directly to patient care. The role also provides clerical support for billing, troubleshooting, data gathering, and verification of laboratory orders and labels, while following Wellstar policies, work standards, and code of conduct.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS-I) certification.
• ASCP, AMT, NHA, NCCT, ABB, or NPA certification, or eligibility for certification by an agency recognized by the Georgia Department of Community Health within 180 days of hire.
• Skill in collecting and processing laboratory specimens.
• Ability to evaluate specimen acceptability and enter patient and test information into a computer.
• Effective verbal, non-verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a science- or laboratory-related field.

Responsibilities

• Collect and receive samples for testing, verifying patient preparation, specimen collection, and transport requirements.
• Use standard precautions and personal protective equipment when collecting and processing specimens.
• Communicate effectively with the laboratory, clinical services, and physicians through verbal, non-verbal, written, and electronic channels.
• Provide clerical assistance with billing, troubleshooting, data gathering, and verification of laboratory orders and labels.
• Work cost-efficiently without sacrificing quality.
• Share general responsibilities with other laboratory staff and complete tasks requested by a supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED