Clinical Laboratory Assistant, Wilkes Medical Center

American Addiction Centers • North Wilkesboro, NC

3d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position at Wilkes Medical Center, Lab Department. The Clinical Laboratory Assistant will be responsible for collecting and processing patient blood and non-blood specimens accurately and timely. They will also assist in specimen preparation, receipt, and transport, perform patient registration, and provide phone support. The role requires maintaining competency with laboratory information systems, training new team members, and performing routine laboratory tests. Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, knowledge of specimen collection devices, equipment maintenance, and practicing sterile techniques. The assistant will handle blood and body fluids, deal with infectious patients, and perform minor laboratory procedures under minimal supervision in areas such as chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and immunology. Phlebotomy will be performed following established procedures, observing strict principles of antisepsis. Urine specimens will be received and processed for routine tests. Specimen preparation for all procedures and maintaining supplies inventory are also key duties. Reporting of in-house test results and abnormal findings to clinical staff is required, along with compliance with safety, cleanliness, and infection control policies and OSHA regulations.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Certification in phlebotomy preferred for facilities where phlebotomy is an assigned duty.

Responsibilities

• Collects and/or processes patient blood obtained by venipuncture and/or capillary puncture timely and accurate.
• Processes nonblood 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 labeling all specimens following set standards.
• Maintains knowledge of specimen collection devices and tubes.
• Maintains equipment, keeps area clean, stocks supply 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.
• Perform 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.
• Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination.
• Handles blood and body fluids and deals with infectious patients.
• Follows general safety procedures and utilizes PPE appropriately.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED