Lab Assistant-Phlebotomist

RALEIGH MEDICAL GROUP PA•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Raleigh Medical Group, PA is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist to support its laboratory team in an onsite, in-office role in Raleigh, North Carolina. The position obtains high-quality blood specimens, supports laboratory operations, and helps ensure accurate and timely clinical laboratory results. The ideal candidate is professional, patient-focused, organized, and confident performing blood collection while following established specimen-handling, infection-prevention, safety, and confidentiality standards. The role also involves laboratory computer functions, preparing blood collection materials, processing and documenting specimens, maintaining supplies, and traveling to other clinic locations as needed. The position supports quality clinical care in a collaborative laboratory and clinical team environment within a multi-specialty medical practice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certificate from a completed phlebotomy program.
Minimum of six months of phlebotomy experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology, blood collection procedures, infection prevention, and laboratory safety practices.
Strong communication, patient-service, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to maintain accurate records and protect confidential patient information.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of phlebotomy experience.
Experience working in a physician office or outpatient clinical setting.
Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or equivalent recognized certification.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory computer functions, including adding or canceling tests, receiving specimens, and printing labels.
Prepare and assemble blood collection equipment and supplies according to test and procedure requirements.
Verify patient identity using appropriate identifiers before specimen collection.
Collect blood specimens through venipuncture, arterial puncture, and capillary puncture, as appropriate to the role and established procedures.
Accurately identify, label, handle, and prepare specimens for processing.
Follow established procedures for specimen collection, storage, transport, and documentation.
Handle sensitive patient situations with professionalism, discretion, and compassion.
Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy work environment by following infection-control procedures, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
Monitor and maintain an adequate inventory of laboratory and phlebotomy supplies.
Travel to other clinic locations as needed to support laboratory and patient-care operations.
Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational privacy requirements.
Perform other laboratory-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.