Andalusia Health ยท 3 weeks ago
Laboratory Assistant PRN
Andalusia, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expScionHealth empowers caregivers to excel in their roles while valuing every voice and fostering a culture of curiosity and care. The Laboratory Assistant performs essential technical and clerical duties to support laboratory functions, ensuring accurate specimen handling and processing while adhering to safety standards.
Hospital & Health Care
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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Critical thinking and sound judgment under minimal supervision
Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency
Proficient in EMR, LIS, and office software systems
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of basic lab techniques and equipment
Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent standing, walking, reaching, and manual dexterity tasks
Able to function in environments with biohazards, chemicals, and various patient populations
Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA and regulatory standards
Preferred
One (1) year of laboratory or phlebotomy experience
Completion of a clinical rotation or phlebotomy program
Certain facilities may require prior laboratory experience based on operational needs, staffing models, or complexity of services provided
Company
Andalusia Health
Andalusia Health, a 2005, 2007 and 2011 recipient of Thomson-Reuters Top 100 Hospital designation, is an 88-bed acute care facility that has served the heart of South Alabama since 1966.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase