Baptist Health·Homewood, Alabama
The Laboratory Assistant II is responsible for processing specimens, registering patients, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies. They also ensure accurate data entry into hospital information systems and provide support for pathology and clinical testing workflows.
Welcome to Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care. Laboratory Assistant II SHIFT: Lab Asst II (no phlebotomy) on afternoons from 11AM - 8:30PM A Brief OverviewPerforms specimen receiving and processing duties, registers patients, enters orders in the computer system, centrifuge specimens, labels and aliquot samples, delivers to test site, stores samples, slides, blocks, etc.
What you will do Provides support in the areas of patient registration, third party reimbursement requirements and regulations. Maintains department supplies and customer supply orders. Demonstrates knowledge of specimen collection and handling requirements. Performs all departmental functions and has a thorough knowledge of hospital and laboratory information systems, to include downtime functions, specimen processing, transportation, billing, reference testing and scheduling. Maintains positive customer service relationships at all times and proactively responds to customer service issues. Processes pathology specimens as appropriate. Trains staff as required. Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the department. Excellent interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with all team members and respond to customer phone calls. Assist in maintaining and cleaning of laboratory equipment, i.e., refrigerators, centrifuges. Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures. Responsible for maintaining an active role in the laboratory Quality Improvement Program. Maximizes productivity, customer satisfaction and profitability. Documents specimen quality issues. Adheres to infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area. Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital and departmental matters at all times. Performs filing of reports and requisitions. Assists with charting and report distribution via telephone, fax, or as appropriate. Reads and understands a Physician’s laboratory test order. Schedules Pathologists, Histotechnicians or Transportation Reps as needed. Assists with bone marrow collection and processing. May perform phlebotomy as necessary (must have approved competency on file before
High School Diploma or GED equivalency Two (2) years of laboratory experience or patient care experience. Current student seeking higher educational degree or certification in a science field, such as nursing, medical technology, pre-med, or related clinical field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience. None.
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and have at least two years of laboratory or patient care experience. Current students in a relevant clinical or science field may substitute their education for up to two years of the required experience.
Market context
In Alabama, administration roles tied to radiology and MRI often draw steady demand in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and multi-specialty practices that need organized support for patient flow and compliance. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an associate’s degree in Radiology, current ARRT or ARMIT registration in Radiography and MRI, and state licensure; benefits may include competitive pay, flexible scheduling, 401(k) matching, and shift differentials. Before applying, confirm your credentials match the posting and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which condense the original job description to save research time.