Laboratory Assistant I - PRN

ECU Health Medical Center • Ahoskie, NC

8d • $18 - $23

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant processes outpatient test requests. Responsibilities include collecting venous and capillary blood specimens for analysis and processing specimens for analysis and reference testing. With supervision, the Laboratory Assistant may perform waived and moderately complex testing, conduct chain-of-custody drug collections, and provide other laboratory support services as assigned. The role maintains documentation required by accrediting agencies and performs duties according to written procedures and regulatory requirements. The Laboratory Assistant supports department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, a healthy work environment, and integration of intra- and inter-departmental activities.

This is a PRN, as-needed position with rotational Sundays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The employee is also required to work other weekday and weekend shifts as operational demands require.

Requirements

• High school education, equivalent, or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a structured phlebotomy training course and clinical rotation is recommended.
• Six months of experience in a hospital or reference laboratory setting, physician office, outpatient clinic, or other medical setting is preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification by ASCP or another nationally recognized certifying agency is preferred. Listed examples include NHA, PBT(ASCP), IAPS, NPA, ASPT, NPCE, NPS, AMT, or another national certification approved by Laboratory Service Line leadership.

Responsibilities

• Collect venous and capillary blood specimens for analysis.
• Process specimens for analysis and reference testing.
• With supervision, perform waived and moderately complex testing as applicable.
• Perform chain-of-custody drug collections as applicable.
• Provide other laboratory support services as assigned.
• Maintain documentation required to comply with accrediting agencies.
• Perform duties consistent with written procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, a healthy work environment, and integration of intra- and inter-departmental activities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED