Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

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About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant supports laboratory operations at Frye Regional Medical Center by collecting, processing, and preparing specimens; entering and reporting results; maintaining equipment, supplies, and a safe work area; and assisting technologists. The role requires accurate work, integrity, clear communication, and the ability to handle high-volume, deadline-driven situations. The schedule consists of flexible 8-hour shifts and may include weekend and holiday coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State MA-P (Medical Assistant Phlebotomist) or MA-C (Medical Assistant Certified) certification.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations caused by high volume and deadlines.
• Clear phone communication and good phone etiquette.
• Ability to operate a Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Fine motor coordination, clear speech, normal hearing, and good visual acuity, including color perception.
• Integrity in the accurate performance and reporting of results.
• Adherence to company safety regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of college or an associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary collection, using standard collection equipment.
• Verify requisitions contain patient demographics and accurate billing information; transcribe physician orders.
• Facilitate unobserved urine specimen collection and perform specialized collections as requested.
• Interact with patients to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, ease concerns, and encourage cooperation.
• Process, label, and store specimens for analysis; prepare send-out specimens for delivery.
• Perform and document quality-control procedures and Med-Competence testing.
• Enter waived-testing results manually into the Laboratory Information System (LIS), and report results in the LIS through auto-verification.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment, including light cleaning of the work area.
• Use instruments such as centrifuges to maintain specimen integrity; load specimens and program tests on automated instrumentation.
• Identify instrument problems and report them to the technologist.
• Maintain supply inventory and place orders as needed.
• Occasionally deliver or pick up specimens outside the laboratory.
• Prepare and stain peripheral smears and Gram stains; set up and plate microbiology specimens on appropriate media and prepare them for transport.
• Work closely with and under the supervision of a technologist.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Higher-education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance
• 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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