Specimen Processing - Microbiology - First Shift

Duke Health • Durham, NC

83d

About The Position

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. Pursue your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in the state-of-the-art Duke Health laboratories. Duke Health laboratories are College of American Pathologists accredited and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments certified. The multidisciplinary team is committed to serving the rare and complex testing needs of Duke Health's diverse patient population by providing timely and accurate results, educating the next generation of laboratorians, scientists and physicians, and researching and developing the cutting-edge diagnostics of tomorrow.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• For assignment to phlebotomy, completion of a structured phlebotomy training course and clinical rotation are recommended.
• One year of previous clinical lab experience is preferred for Clinical Technician I.
• At least 2 years' experience as a Clinical Tech I or Certification as a Phlebotomist for Clinical Technician II.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized agency/board is recommended.
• Certification of Basic Life Support preferred.
• Pediatric Phlebotomy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures.
• Prepare and initiate special tests and procedures including cytogenetics, general laboratory, Point-of-Care Testing, urinalysis without a microscope, phlebotomy, and specimen management.
• Obtain total volume, perform aliquot, and distribute all urine specimens.
• Properly determine urine volume and label aliquot containers.
• Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family, and other medical personnel.
• Utilize standard equipment to maintain positive patient identification through the maintenance of all clinical laboratory records.
• Register/accession patients/specimens and perform order entry as required.
• Perform various quality control, safety, and infection control procedures.
• Receive and process specimens as required by respective laboratory area procedures and protocols.
• Receive specimens in the laboratory using Beaker.
• Positively ID all patient specimens and verify all laboratory labels/requisitions.
• Participate in the distribution of specimens, supplies, and reports to the appropriate laboratory staff.
• Maintain inventory of supplies; stock supplies on carts and hand trays; wash glassware.
• Utilize various hospital information systems and software.
• Assist with the maintenance of specimens and/or slides.
• Perform routine maintenance as required by laboratory procedures.
• Assist with word processing, miscellaneous office tasks, and maintaining office records.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Benefits

• $3,000 Relocation Reimbursement
• $2,500 Commitment Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED