Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection.

• Assesses and maintains quality of specimens.

• Communicates with patients and customers.

• Assesses specimens.

• Trains staff and performs urine drug screen collections and industrial screening.

• Executes effective and efficient Laboratory operations.

• 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

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: 2595 - Assistant-Technical Laboratory Lead

Facility: BMH - Desoto Hospital

Department: DC Path General BMH Desoto

Category: Laboratory & Pathology

Type: Clinical

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Rotating

Location: US:MS:Southaven

Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 17198