Lab Assistant

Andalusia Health • Andalusia, AL

73d

About The Position

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. The Lab Assistant performs technical and clerical duties across various laboratory functions including specimen collection, processing, data entry, and communication of results. This role ensures accurate labeling, handling, and processing of specimens while supporting laboratory staff through administrative and clinical tasks in alignment with safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One (1) year of laboratory or phlebotomy experience preferred
• Completion of a clinical rotation or phlebotomy program preferred

Responsibilities

• Collects, receives, identifies, labels, processes, and transports specimens
• Performs clerical duties including answering phones, filing, scanning, and data entry into EMR/LIS
• Verifies patient identification and specimen accuracy
• Performs waived testing and ensures proper specimen storage and submission
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area and equipment
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and proper documentation
• Communicates test results to providers and supports reporting processes
• Applies infection control standards and universal precautions
• Assists in training new staff and supporting laboratory quality improvement efforts
• Participates in lab meetings, in-services, and compliance with safety protocols

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED