Lab Assistant I

Baptist Health • Little Rock, AR

2d

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant I supports customer service and operations in the clinical laboratory. The role receives, processes, labels, and distributes specimens and may perform waived or moderate testing when indicated by the Clinical Laboratory manager or director. Duties include pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical work, as well as clerical tasks as needed. The assistant communicates with nursing and laboratory staff about specimen problems and uses laboratory specimen knowledge and HIS/LIS computer systems. Established facility protocols and procedures must be followed to ensure quality patient results. The position is supervised by technical staff and reports to an assigned supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English, perform computer functions, and process paperwork.
• Professional telephone etiquette and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving ability when multiple complex variables exist.
• Ability to stay organized, be self-motivated, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work assigned shifts.
• Comfort working with human specimens, including body fluids and urine.
• Thorough understanding of laboratory specimens and HIS/LIS computer systems.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, label, and distribute specimens.
• Perform waived or moderate testing when indicated by the Clinical Laboratory manager or director.
• Carry out pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical duties.
• Communicate with nursing and laboratory staff when there is a problem with a specimen.
• Perform clerical duties as needed.
• Follow facility protocols and procedures to ensure quality patient results.
• Complete training in and assist with unpacking and putting away inventory items.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

What This Job Offers

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