Clinical Laboratory Assistant - PRN - Wilkes Medical Center

American Addiction Centers • North Wilkesboro, NC

81d • $19 - $29

About The Position

The position is for a part-time role at Wilkes Medical Center - Lab, requiring 19 hours per week with variable shifts and days. The pay range is between $19.45 and $29.20. The essential functions include collecting and processing patient blood and non-blood specimens, assisting in specimen preparation, performing patient registration, and providing phone support for patient care areas. The role also involves maintaining competency with hospital and laboratory information systems, training new team members, and performing routine laboratory tests while adhering to safety and cleanliness standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification in phlebotomy preferred for facilities where phlebotomy is an assigned duty.

Responsibilities

• Collects and processes patient blood obtained by venipuncture and/or capillary puncture timely and accurately.
• Processes non-blood patient specimens in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Assists in specimen preparation, receipt, and transport of patient specimens.
• Performs patient registration.
• Provides phone support for patient care areas in a polite and supportive manner.
• Maintains competency with hospital and laboratory information systems as needed to perform job duties.
• Trains new team members and/or students in the department including any standard work processes applicable to the work area.
• Receives lab orders from providers, prepares necessary documentation, and performs all routine laboratory tests.
• Maintains necessary documentation for all tests according to standards and labels all specimens following set standards.
• Maintains knowledge of specimen collection devices and tubes.
• Maintains equipment, keeps area clean, stocks supplies, and keeps workspace organized.
• Practices sterile technique and prevents cross-contamination.
• Handles blood and body fluids and deals with infectious patients.
• Performs minor laboratory procedures accurately, precisely, and efficiently under minimal supervision including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and immunology.
• Performs phlebotomy through venous and capillary puncture following established procedures in accordance with age-specific considerations of patients.
• Observes strict principles of antisepsis to prevent infection of patient and contamination of specimens.
• Receives and collects urine specimens to perform all routine tests.
• Performs specimen preparation for all procedures/tests.
• Maintains supplies inventory communicating needs to supervisor.
• Reports varying in-house test results in addition to all abnormal findings to clinical staff.
• Complies with all policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees