LAB ASSISTANT

Decatur County Memorial Hospital • Greensburg, IN

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About The Position

The Lab Assistant is responsible for collecting and processing specimens and performing clerical duties. The position includes drawing specimens, collecting urine drug screens and paternity tests, contacting patients and doctors, entering and retrieving information in the laboratory information system (LIS), and filing. The work may involve practices that could cause serious financial loss to the company and exposure to blood-borne pathogens. The employee generally performs duties using independent judgment and requests supervisory assistance when necessary. Effectiveness is evaluated by end results.

The position reports to the Lab Manager. The employee must be able to work non-standard hours, sometimes in excess of 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, and basic computer skills for other software used in the hospital area of responsibility.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform work involving constant standing and walking and frequent use of hands and fingers.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, sometimes in excess of 40 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of phlebotomy and/or medical laboratory experience.
• Certification in Medical Assisting or Phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Collect laboratory specimens and correctly identify patients and specimens throughout the collection process.
• Maintain specimen integrity during collection and processing.
• Enter patient information and orders in the LIS, and retrieve and distribute results.
• Answer phones and provide customer service.
• Transport laboratory specimens as a courier in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Contact patients and doctors.
• Collect urine drug screens and perform paternity testing.
• Perform clerical work, including filing.
• Maintain an acceptable error rate compared to peers.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and pay.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Retirement savings opportunities.
• Professional development support.
• Additional benefits intended to support employees' personal and professional goals.

What This Job Offers

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