POLA Atrium Health One Health Family Medicine-Lake Norman FT

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Huntersville, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position in Family Medicine at Lake Norman. The role involves assessing the urgency of tests, preparing specimens, verifying patient identification, and maintaining equipment. The position also includes preparing reagents, calculating and reporting test results, and analyzing critical values. Quality assessment activities and problem resolution are also part of the responsibilities. The work environment involves interaction with healthcare teammates and exposure to biohazardous materials, chemicals, fire, and mechanical hazards. The role requires full range of motion, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Frequent walking, sitting, bending, and standing for extended periods are expected. The position involves lifting and carrying items up to 25 pounds and requires visual acuity and normal color perception.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with experience performing moderately complex laboratory testing required.

Nice To Haves

• Performing complete blood counts and clinical training in the areas of phlebotomy, medical office assisting, nursing and radiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the urgency of a test and uses this assessment to prioritize the order in which tasks are performed.
• Prepares specimens for testing, verifies patient identification on samples and test requisitions before testing, and applies rules of specimen rejection and arranges for recollection.
• Uses and maintains equipment and instruments used in test performance, documents quality controls, performs minor troubleshooting, and maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Prepares reagents as required for test performance.
• Calculates, reports, and records test results.
• Analyzes results for critical values and reports results immediately.
• Oversees/participates in Quality Assessment activities and documentation of problem recognition and resolution.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED