The laboratory assistant is responsible for patient registration, data entry, and specimen processing. Other responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: centrifugation of specimens, archiving samples, retrieving samples, clerical duties, putting away stock/reagents, ensuring efficiency of laboratory throughput, loading samples onto instruments, and other duties, as required. The laboratory assistant will generate a high level of customer service, quality, and safety. **Previous Laboratory Experience PREFERRED.

Grandview Medical Center, a 434-bed regional referral center and tertiary-care facility, is located in Birmingham, Ala., and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Grandview Medical Center offers programs and services in all medical and surgical areas, including Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Women's Health, Mental Health, Digestive Diseases, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehab, Sports Medicine and Emergency Care. There are more than 600 physicians on the Grandview medical staff representing 30 specialties and subspecialties. The hospital has been named an accredited program for Metabolic and Bariatric surgery by ASMBS & ACS as well as an accredited chest pain center. Grandview Medical Center provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of any individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic information or any other protected class status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

At Grandview Medical Center, we believe in the power of great people and a team approach to make a difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. Compassion, a commitment to excellence, a safe environment, and opportunities for personal growth define our culture. Whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you can make an impact by being a part of our team.

Education

• High School or better

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group