Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Advocate Health•Charlotte, NC

2d•$20 - $30

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant collects and processes blood and nonblood patient specimens, supports specimen preparation, receipt, and transport, and performs patient registration. The role receives laboratory orders, prepares documentation, conducts routine laboratory tests and minor procedures, and reports in-house results and abnormal findings to clinical staff. It also provides courteous phone support to patient care areas and maintains competency with hospital and laboratory information systems. The position requires careful specimen handling and labeling, adherence to testing documentation standards, and knowledge of collection devices and tubes. The assistant maintains equipment, supplies, and an organized work area; communicates inventory needs to a supervisor; and trains new team members or students on department processes. Work includes venipuncture and capillary puncture, urine specimen testing, and procedures in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and immunology, with attention to antisepsis, infection prevention, safety policies, and appropriate PPE use.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of laboratory techniques for performing minor laboratory tests.
Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to operate, clean, and sterilize equipment.
Knowledge of medical terminology sufficient to communicate with staff.
Knowledge of computer systems and applications.
Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to maintain a safe work environment.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification is preferred at facilities where phlebotomy is an assigned duty.

Responsibilities

Collect and process patient blood by venipuncture and capillary puncture accurately and promptly.
Process nonblood patient specimens and assist with specimen preparation, receipt, and transport.
Perform patient registration and provide polite, supportive phone assistance to patient care areas.
Maintain competency with hospital and laboratory information systems needed for job duties.
Train new team members and students on applicable departmental processes and standard work.
Receive provider laboratory orders, prepare required documentation, and perform routine laboratory tests.
Document tests according to standards and label specimens correctly; maintain knowledge of specimen collection devices and tubes.
Maintain equipment, keep the work area clean and organized, and stock supplies.
Perform minor laboratory procedures in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and immunology accurately and efficiently under minimal supervision.
Perform phlebotomy according to established procedures and age-specific patient considerations, observing antiseptic principles.
Receive and collect urine specimens and perform routine tests.
Prepare specimens for procedures and tests.
Monitor supply inventory and communicate needs to the supervisor.
Report varying in-house test results and abnormal findings to clinical staff.
Follow safety, cleanliness, infection-control, and OSHA requirements; use PPE appropriately and prevent cross-contamination.

Benefits

Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational assistance program.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's position.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
Career development programs.