What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant position at IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER?
Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.
IMC is currently looking to hire a Lab Assistant on a Fulltime basis. The Lab Assistant is responsible for collection of specimens for lab testing on inpatients, outpatients, emergency room and clinic patients. The Lab Assistant is responsible for application of learned techniques necessary to obtain quality specimens to aid the techs in reliable results. The Lab Assistant will be responsible for developing computer skills for the Laboratory Information System and complying with all regulatory requirements, including Lab Compliance. This position requires adept social skills and teamwork. The Lab Assistant is responsible for assisting the tech with certain preliminary routines including instrument maintenance, some QC, instrument startup routines, daily routines (temp checks, work area disinfection, etc.). The Lab Assistants may be trained to do non-waived and limited waived testing.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
· High school diploma
· Current certification for DOT Drug Screen Collections may be required.
· Current certification for EBT may be required.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
· LA license as Laboratory Assistant
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
· Experience may be required, depending on assignment
JOB KNOWLEDGE
· Must possess phlebotomy training
· May be required to have experience collecting drug screens with COC
· May be required to have experience with BAT
Competitive Benefits:
- Great medical benefit plan
- Early access to earned wages
- Participation in robust state pension plan
- Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!
IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled