Float Lab Assistant - 1202 - Full Time

Wilmington Health PLLC•Wilmington, NC

35d

About The Position

Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve. Wilmington Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees. We are committed to treating everyone equally and with respect regardless of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual preference, disability, genetic information, or any other class protected under state or federal law.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
1-2 years phlebotomy experience

Responsibilities

Ability to perform any or all of the following tests: 1. Urinalysis 2. Rapid Strep 3. Mono 4. Flu 5. RSV 6. Accucheck 7. Urine Pregnancy 8. Lead 9. T. Bilirubin 10. DTM
Perform finger sticks, heel sticks, and venipuncture to obtain specimens for testing
Analyze patient specimens on hematology analyzer
Prepare specimens and paperwork to be sent to LabCorp, NHRMC, OMH, or main lab
Set up, read and record DTM culture results
Collection and mailing of PKU and sickle cell filter paper test to the state laboratory
Collection of throat swabs for quick strep testing
Instruct patients on correct procedures for collecting clean catch urine specimens
Prepare specimens for microscopic review
Set up and read ESR’s
Sending appropriate letters to parents when children need to repeat PKU, sickle cell, and/or lead testing
Keep lab supplies stocked
Analyze samples for proficiency testing
Oversee operation of lab in and communicate appropriately with site manager and lab manager
Mark correct charges on front ticket
Bring critical lab results to attention of providers
Check temps in fridge, room, incubator, freezer, humidity and record in log book
Correctly package and have ready to transport any bio-hazard materials used in lab
Run controls of newly opened kits, i.e. strep, mono, urine, pregnancy, flu, RSV per package insert
Clean lab counters daily and when spills occur and record on cleaning calendar
Prepare control data to be sent for monthly evaluation and peer-group comparison
Utilize Orchard LIS system for lab order entry, result entry, patient inquiry, editing results or orders
Utilize EMR and Experior for appropriate lab needs
All other duties as assigned by Lab Manager