Laboratory Assistant I - PRN

About the role

Process outpatient test requests. Perform venous and capillary collection of blood specimens for analysis and process specimens for reference testing. With supervision, may perform waived and moderately complex testing. May perform chain-of-custody drug collections and various other support services for the laboratory as assigned. Maintain required documentation to comply with accrediting agencies. Perform duties consistent with written procedures and regulatory requirements. Support the department in achieving 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

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications:

• 6 months experience in a hospital or reference laboratory setting, physician office, outpatient clinic, or other medical setting
• Phlebotomy certification by ASCP or another nationally recognized certifying agency is preferred, including but not limited to:
  • 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

Schedule

This is a PRN (as needed) position. Required to work days, nights, evenings, and weekends based on operational demand.

About the organization

ECU Health North Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited, 204-bed acute care facility serving Halifax, Northampton, and Warren counties in north-central North Carolina, as well as southern Virginia. With more than 800 team members, the hospital offers a broad range of medical and surgical services, including a 24-hour emergency department, advanced diagnostics, specialty, and primary care.