Medical Lab Assistant I

Novant Health • Hardeeville, SC

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Novant Health is committed to improving the health of its communities, one person at a time. We have a strong focus on innovation and research offering best-in-class technology and clinical care. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all our patients as well as equipping our workforce with the tools and support needed. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

Requirements

• Education: High School or GED required.
• Experience: One year experience of relevant phlebotomy and/or specimen processing/laboratory experience, CMA or CNA.
• Licensure/Certification: Phlebotomy Certification from ASCP, ASPT, AMT, NHA or other national accrediting agency as approved by Laboratory Senior Leadership. (Phlebotomy certification is required in facilities where phlebotomy is included as part of job responsibilities). Required OR MLA certification from ASCP or CMLA certification from AMT, preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements (required): For facilities where Phlebotomy is a requirement of the role, phlebotomy certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Failure to do so will result in termination of employment.
• Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tasks.
• Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results.
• Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public.
• Ability to follow written protocols.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Nice To Haves

• MLA certification from ASCP or CMLA certification from AMT, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Team member is responsible for pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens, to include order processing, specimen verification, centrifugation, aliquoting, etc.
• Team member validates and processes specimens delivered to the laboratory, facilitating timely and appropriate specimen preparation for testing.
• In some departments the team member may be responsible for performing phlebotomy.
• Team member must be able to make decisions and solve problems, recognizing when to involve leadership support.
• Team member is responsible for ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Team member will advise and assist in the orientation and training of other personnel on equipment and software, as necessary.
• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters teamwork, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees