Clinical Laboratory Assistant I

Summary

Arcansas Children's Pediatrics - West Little Rock Clinic (Primary Care), Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm, some hours may need to be flexed. Collects blood and urine specimens, manages consumable material restocking, and assists in specimen collection procedures. Performs both inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy procedures. Collects and ships specimens to local, nationwide, and international referral laboratories for testing. Maintains the outpatient phlebotomy draw room and provides training and education.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood and urine specimens, including instructions, education, handling, packing, storage, and shipping to laboratories for testing.
• Maintains clean, well-stocked outpatient phlebotomy draw room, phlebotomy supply tray, and other supplies.
• Performs aliquot procedures, central storage specimens, and reagent retrieval procedures.
• Provides clerical and call center duties such as staffing the call center, filing, document quality control, and collection of surveillance data.
• Trains and educates family and hospital personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• No formal education required.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Entry level experience not required.
• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification from the American Allied Health recommended.

Qualifications

• Strong preference for phlebotomy experience.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

Pay

Most new hires start between $15.30-$19.10 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full time, Day Shift.