Facility: Baptist Health Citizens Hosptial

Location: Talladega, AL 35160

Status: FT 7/7

Shift: 6p-6a

Baptist Health Citizens Hospital is a 122-bed hospital located in Talladega committed to advancing the health and wellness of the communities we serve. With a community focus, Baptist Health Citizens Hospital offers a full range of services to meet the diverse needs of our patients, including quick, lifesaving response for those experiencing chest pain or stroke symptoms; comprehensive emergency room care; surgical services; cardiovascular care; diagnostic imaging; digestive health care; orthopedics; a sleep disorder center.

Baptist Health Citizens Hospital Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL Benefits Start Day One

Position Summary
Performs 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.

Essential Functions
• Stocks supplies, prepares and stocks reagents.
• Assist in maintaining and cleaning of laboratory equipment, i.e., refrigerators, centrifuges.
• Answers the telephone and greets guests to the department.
• Reports work activities and pending work to the oncoming staff.
• Process requests and specimens for reference laboratories.
• Performs all departmental functions and has knowledge of hospital and laboratory information systems.
• Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions
• Responsible for maintaining an active role in the laboratory Quality Improvement Program.
• Documents specimen quality issues.
• Practices 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.
• Maximizes productivity, customer satisfaction and profitability.
• May perform phlebotomy as necessary (must have approved competency on file before completing).

Education/Training
High school graduate or equivalent.
Licensure/Certification
None.
Experience
None