Summary

Provides support to the operation of the Laboratory by assisting with pre-analytical and post-analytical processes resulting in optimal patient outcomes. Responsible for assigned shifts and subject to overtime and call back as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Performs phlebotomy and specimen collections.

Assesses and maintains quality of specimens.

Communicates with patients and customers.

Assesses specimens.

Performs urine drug screen collections and industrial screening as required.

Supports life long learning

Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Minimum: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Experience

Preferred: Hospital phlebotomy experience.

Special Skills

Preferred: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties. Computer skills.

Minimum: Basic computer literacy.

Training

Preferred: Training as acquired in an approved phlebotomy training program

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

Competitive salaries

Paid vacation/time off

Continuing education opportunities

Generous retirement plan

Health insurance, including dental and vision

Sick leave

Service awards

Free parking

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Health care and dependent care spending accounts

Education assistance/continuing education

Employee referral program

Job Summary:

Position: 4441 - Assistant-Technical Laboratory

Facility: BMH-Golden Triangle Hospital

Department: GT Path General BMH GTR

Category: Laboratory Pathology

Type: Clinical

Work Type: PRN

Work Schedule: Evenings

Location: US:MS:Columbus

Located in the Jackson metro area. TEST REQNUMBER: 1834