Clinical Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist - Atrium Health Charlotte FT

About the role

This position is responsible for collecting and processing patient blood and non-blood specimens. The role also includes assisting with specimen preparation, patient registration, and providing phone support for patient care areas.

Responsibilities

• Collects and processes patient blood obtained by venipuncture and capillary puncture in a timely and accurate manner.
• Processes non-blood patient specimens in a timely and accurate manner.
• Aids in specimen preparation, receipt, and transport of patient specimens.
• Provides phone support for patient care areas in a polite and supportive manner.
• Maintains competency with hospital and laboratory information systems as needed to perform job duties.
• Trains new team members and/or students in the department including any standard work processes applicable to the work area.
• Receives lab orders from providers, prepares necessary documentation, and performs all routine laboratory tests.
• Maintains necessary documentation for all tests according to standards and labels all specimens following set standards.
• Maintains knowledge of specimen collection devices and tubes.
• Maintains equipment, keeps area clean, stocks supplies, and keeps work space organized.
• Practices sterile technique and prevents cross-contamination.
• Handles blood and body fluids and deals with infectious patients.
• Performs minor laboratory procedures accurately, precisely, and efficiently under minimal supervision including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and immunology.
• Performs phlebotomy through venous and capillary puncture following established procedures in accordance with age-specific considerations of patients.
• Observes strict principles of antisepsis to prevent infection of patients and contamination of specimens.
• Collects and prepares urine specimens to perform all routine tests.
• Maintains supplies inventory and communicates needs to supervisor.
• Reports varying in-house test results in addition to all abnormal findings to clinical staff.
• Complies with all policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control.
• Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination.
• Handles blood and body fluids and deals with infectious patients.
• Fulfills minor laboratory procedures accurately, precisely, and efficiently under minimal supervision including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and immunology.
• Performs phlebotomy through venous and capillary puncture following established procedures in accordance with age-specific considerations of patients.
• Observe strict principles of antisepsis to prevent infection of patients and contamination of specimens.
• Collects and processes blood/urine specimens from patients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification in phlebotomy preferred for facilities where phlebotomy is an assigned duty.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform minor laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to operate, clean, and sterilize.
• Knowledge of appropriate medical terminology to communicate with staff.
• Knowledge of computer systems and applications.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to establish a safe work environment.

Skills

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform minor laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to operate, clean, and sterilize.
• Knowledge of appropriate medical terminology to communicate with staff.
• Knowledge of computer systems and applications.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to establish a safe work environment.

Benefits

The position offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities. Eligibility for benefits depends on FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.). For more information, please ask a Recruiter during an interview.

Pay

$19.80 - $29.70 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week