Clinical Laboratory Assistant II (CLA II)
About The Position
Performs both inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy procedures and serves as a resource for the troubleshooting and problem-solving of all specimen collection, processing, receiving, and distribution processes. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- 2 years of phlebotomy experience
- 1 of the following certifications is required: Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Certified or Registered Phlebotomy Technician, Nationally Certified Multi-Skilled Medical Laboratory Assistant (NCMSMLA) - National Healthcare Workers Association, Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP), Registered Medical Assistant
Nice To Haves
- Associate Degree
- Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Certified or Registered Phlebotomy Technician
- Nationally Certified Multi-Skilled Medical Laboratory Assistant (NCMSMLA) - National Healthcare Workers Association
- Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP)
- Registered Medical Assistant - Unknown Issuer
Responsibilities
- Collects and processes blood specimens.
- Coordinates staff, maintains staffing schedule and lab assistance staff support to call center.
- Assists hospital personnel on draw orders, draw volumes and hard-to-draw patients.
- Trains phlebotomists including coordination of testing and documentation.
- Performs clerical duties including data entry, stocking, supply maintenance, cleaning equipment and documentation.
- Supports department supervisor in the review and update of procedures.
- Oversees the review of the Client and Out-Patient referred requisitions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Flu vaccines are required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
