Laboratory Assistant I - Clinical Support
Grow in Greenville, NC · Greenville, NC · 1 mo ago
Analyst$18–$23.31/hrInternship
About the role
The Laboratory Assistant processes outpatient test requests.
Responsibilities
- Perform venous and capillary collection of blood specimens for analysis and process specimens for analysis and reference testing.
- With supervision, may perform waived and moderately complex testing.
- May perform chain-of-custody drug collections.
- Performs various other support services for the laboratory as assigned.
- Maintains required documentation to comply with accrediting agencies.
- Performs duties consistent with written procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Supports the department in achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.
Requirements
- High school diploma, equivalent, or higher.
- Completion of a structured phlebotomy training course and clinical rotation is recommended.
- Preferred: 6 months experience in a hospital or reference laboratory setting, physician office, outpatient clinic, or other medical setting.
- Preferred: Phlebotomy certification by ASCP or another nationally recognized certifying agency, such as:
- National Healthcare Association (NHA) – Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy Examination (CLPlb)
- American Society of Clinical Pathologists – Phlebotomy Technician Examination [PBT(ASCP)]
- International Academy of Phlebotomy Sciences (IAPS)
- National Phlebotomy Association (NPA)
- American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT)
- National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE)
- National Phlebotomy Solutions (NPS)
- American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Another national certification as approved by Laboratory Service Line leadership.
Pay
Pay range: $18.00 – $23.31 per hour.
Schedule
- 40 hours per week.
- Monday – Friday, 11 am – 7:30 pm.
- Weekend rotation for every 3rd weekend and rotational holidays.
- Required to work other shifts per operational demand.