Clinical Laboratory Assistant I (CLA I)
About The Position
This position is located at the West Little Rock Clinic and typically involves a Monday-Friday workday, usually from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Prior phlebotomy experience is strongly preferred. The role involves collecting blood and urine specimens, receiving, processing, and aliquoting laboratory specimens, and transporting them to the appropriate laboratory area. The assistant will also manage consumable material restocking and assist hospital personnel with specimen collection procedures, performing both inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, aiming to shape the landscape of pediatric care through core values of safety, teamwork, compassion, and excellence. The organization has received Magnet Status and is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report in several pediatric specialties. Arkansas Children’s comprises two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education, and outreach, all focused on improving children's health.
Requirements
- Entry Level - Experience not Required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior phlebotomy experience strongly preferred
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent
- Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) - American Allied Health
Responsibilities
- Collects blood and urine specimens including instructions, education, handling, packing, storage, and shipping of specimens to local, nationwide, and international referral laboratories for testing and troubleshooting.
- Maintains clean, well-stocked outpatient phlebotomy draw room, phlebotomy supply tray, other supplies and maintenance.
- Provides aliquot procedures, central storage specimens and reagent retrieval procedures.
- Provides clerical and call center duties including staffing of the call center, filing, document quality control and collection of surveillance data.
- Educates and trains family and hospital personnel.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Flu vaccines are required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
