Summary

Job Description:

Description: 

• Prioritizes/organizes workload efficiently.  

• Adjust priorities when problem situations arise to assure proper patient care.  

• Completes tasks in a timely manner.  

• Meets deadlines for required tasks such as SOLO, FLU, Proficiency Testing, etc.  

• Performs equitable share of the workload.  

• Greets, receives, and registers laboratory and pathology patients/specimens into the computer system ensuring that all physicians orders are accurately interpreted and ordered. 

• Ensures that office procedures are done in a timely manner such as order scanning and other duties as assigned.  

• Instruct patients on pre-test preparation and/or requirements for the procedure.  

• Receive specimens in the computer and deliver them to the proper department in a timely manner.  

• Performs all compliance and handles all paperwork when registering according to policy. 

• Participates in the laboratory QA Program.  

• Follows all required laboratory safety regulations including personal protective equipment, infection control policies and chemical hygiene plan according to OSHA and regulatory requirements. 

• Reads and signs all new/revised Standard Operating Policies. 

• Procedures and required reading in the designated timeframe.  

• Demonstrates competency/proficiency in the job specific functions.  

• Performs all procedures and functions in accordance with Baptist Health hospital and laboratory policies.  

• Maintains technical competency as related to the job functions.  

• Completes all required competencies, continuing education and learning modules.  

• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards, and national patient safety goals.  

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by the laboratory.  

• Understands pertinent LIS functions and performs downtime procedures effectively.  

Requirements:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 

• Less than one year.  

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, applicants must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date. 

Benefits: 

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance 

• Life Insurance 

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance 

• Identity Theft Protection 

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually  

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave  

• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire  

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)  

• PTO Sell Back Program  

• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation) 

• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support  

• Retirement with Company Match 

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.