Lab Assistant I

Baptist Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to join their team in Magnolia, NC. This role provides support to the clinical laboratory department, processing specimens and performing testing under supervision. Join a leading healthcare system in Arkansas and contribute to quality patient care.

Baptist Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Arkansas, with eleven hospitals and over 180 points of access, including a rehabilitation institute, nursing and allied health school, retirement community, and various therapy centers and clinics. As the fifth-largest employer in Arkansas with over 11,000 employees, Baptist Health is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services.

Company Overview

Baptist Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Arkansas with eleven hospitals, including a rehabilitation institute, as well as a nursing and allied health school, retirement community, physician management company and a multitude of therapy centers and clinics that add up to more than 180 points of access. Baptist Health is the fifth-largest employer in Arkansas with more than 11,000 employees.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Applicable
• Job Type: Contract
• Experience: 1 Year+
• Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent

Key Responsibilities

• Support and provide customer service to the clinical laboratory department.
• Process specimens, including receiving, labeling, and distributing.
• Perform waived or moderate testing as indicated by management.
• Communicate with nursing and laboratory staff regarding specimen issues.
• Maintain organization and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend English, and perform computer functions.
• Professional telephone etiquette and effective communication skills.
• Problem-solving ability and self-motivation.
• Comfortable working with human specimens.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a large, established healthcare system.
• Gain experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Contribute to patient care and outcomes.
• Training provided for inventory management.