Clinical Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist | Laboratory | Full Time | Days

Responsibilities

• Obtains and processes venous and capillary blood samples required for laboratory analysis from patients of all ages upon request.
• Processes clinical specimens for delivery to laboratory departments and for pick-up by reference laboratories (when applicable).
• Performs all duties within assigned work blocks.
• Demonstrates compliance with corporate, departmental and job-specific requirements.
• Affords assistance in the preventative maintenance and disinfection within the Specimen Processing area.
• Travels to off-site locations for the purpose of phlebotomy collections (Concord Site only).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Phlebotomy training with a completed externship preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting, clinical support experience in specimen processing preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to relate well with clients in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform in emergent or crisis situations.

Qualifications

• Education: High school or equivalent (GED).
• Certification, Registration & Licensure: None.

Physical And Work Requirements

• The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is LIGHT.
• The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to bloodborne pathogens, and bodily fluids.
• The employee is frequently exposed to airborne pathogens.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to electrical hazards - shock, moving mechanical parts, slippery surfaces, toxic or caustic chemicals, and variable weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.