About The Position

Position Summary Baptist Health Shelby Hospital: Being a Lab Assistant is more than just a job — it's a calling. It’s about making a real difference in people’s lives, providing comfort and compassionate care to those who need it most, and being part of a dedicated team that saves lives every day. Baptist Health Hospitals offer great NEW Competitive Pay and great fulltime & part-time benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start) Life Insurance Extended Leave Plan (ELP) Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care) Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Car Insurance Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt ALL benefits start day one Join our Growing Team at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL! At Baptist Health Shelby Hospital, we’re proud to be a leading 252 bed acute care facility dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare with a community-focused touch. Located in the heart of Alabaster- one of Alabama’s fastest growing and most desirable places to live- we serve over 30,000 emergency visitors annually and offer a wide range of advanced clinical services, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, urology, robotics surgery, and more. Our State-of-the-art facilities feature cutting-edge technology such as 3 Tesla MRI, robotic surgical systems, and 256-slice CT scanner- empowering top tier care. Recognized for excellence with accolades like ACC Cath Lab Accreditation, Trans catheter Valve certification, and Primary Stoke Center Designation, we’re committed to growth, innovation, and community well-being. Whether you’re an experienced specialist or just beginning your healthcare journey, Baptist Health Shelby offers a dynamic environment where your skills make a real difference. Join us in a welcoming, fast-paced setting with easy commutes, ample free parking, and a team that feels like family. Be part of a hospital that’s shaping the future of healthcare in Alabama- Where your career can thrive and your community can flourish! Position Summary Performs specimen receiving and processing duties, registers patients, enters orders in the computer system, centrifuge specimens, labels and aliquot samples, delivers to test site, stores samples, slides, blocks, etc.

Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

  • Hospital phlebotomy experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Stocks supplies, prepares and stocks reagents.
  • Assist in maintaining and cleaning of laboratory equipment, i.e., refrigerators, centrifuges.
  • Answers the telephone and greets guests to the department.
  • Reports work activities and pending work to the oncoming staff.
  • Process requests and specimens for reference laboratories.
  • Performs all departmental functions and has knowledge of hospital and laboratory information systems.
  • Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements
  • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for maintaining an active role in the laboratory Quality Improvement Program.
  • Documents specimen quality issues.
  • Practices infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area.
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital and departmental matters at all times.
  • Performs filing of reports and requisitions.
  • Assists with charting and report distribution via telephone, fax, or as appropriate.
  • Maximizes productivity, customer satisfaction and profitability.
  • May perform phlebotomy as necessary (must have approved competency on file before completing).

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)
  • Life Insurance
  • Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
  • Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • Car Insurance
  • Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
  • ALL benefits start day one
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