Medical Lab Assistant (Columbia County)

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.

9d

About The Position

Must be skilled in collection and processing of all laboratory specimens for testing. Evaluates specimen acceptability, enters patient and tests information into the computer, and responds to requests for information from customers. Serves in the laboratory's main communication and customer relations center. Contributes directly to patient care by accurately and timely processing specimens and dispersing information both in and outside the laboratory.

Requirements

• High School Diploma General or GED General or Associates Other-Preferred
• BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support
• ASCP, AMT, NHA, NCCT, ABB, NPA or Eligible for certification by an agency recognized by the Georgia Department of Community Health within 6 months of hire. within 180 Days Required

Nice To Haves

• Education clarification: Associates' Degree in Science/Laboratory related field. Preferred

Responsibilities

• Collects and receives samples for testing into the laboratory, verifies proper patient preparation sample collection, and sample transport requirements.
• Ensures standard precautions and personal protective equipment are utilized for collecting and processing of all types of specimens.
• Demonstrates good verbal, non-verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Responsible for effective communications between the laboratory, clinical services and physicians.
• Clerical assistance for billing, troubleshooting, data gathering, and verification of lab orders and labels.
• Endeavors to be cost efficient without sacrificing quality.
• Shares with other lab staff all general responsibilities as they arise as well as any tasks requested by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all 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