Clinic Laboratory Assistant II

100 Georgetown Hospital System; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health in Murrells Inlet, SC is seeking a Physician Practice Laboratory Assistant (PPLA) II to support specimen collection, testing, and routine clinical laboratory duties within a busy clinic.

The role requires strong attention to infection control, patient identification, and adherence to regulatory standards. You will participate in lab process improvements, ensure proper calibration and documentation, and provide professional, patient‑centered service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Medical Lab Technology preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in clinical patient care settings. Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Present patient ABN and explain non-coverage.
• Perform venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection, culture receipt.
• Demonstrate infection control and proper patient identification.
• Prepare specimens for transport and chain-of-custody for drug screens.
• Perform waived POC testing with calibration and QC.
• Contribute to lab process improvement and reconcile lab results.

Skills

Computer knowledge

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Independence

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Medical Lab Technology

Job description

Employee Type: PRN Work Shift: Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Physician Practice Laboratory Assistant (PPLA) II

Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

A Brief Overview

This role has a dual reporting structure and thus requires effective and clear communication among supervisors and clinic departments.

• Presents patient with an ABN and explains why the test is non-covered.
• Performs specimen collection, including venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection, and culture receipt.
• Demonstrates proper infection control.
• Demonstrates proper patient identification.
• Performs proper and prompt preparation of specimen for transport.
• Performs proper drug screen collection and processing, including chain of custody.
• Performs waived point of care (POC) testing, including proper documentation of calibration and quality control.
• Performs proper pre-analytical and post-analytical processing of lab specimens.
• Answers lab phones and responds to questions.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize emergent conditions and react appropriately.
• Provides services in a professional and patient centered manner.
• Actively participates in lab process improvement project.
• Responsible for reconciling the interface to properly reconcile lab results.
• Ensures reconciliation of all lab orders within the computer system.
• Ensures that all lab equipment is calibrated appropriately and that all lab related logs and manuals are kept current.

What you will do

Accurately report all patient information and any changes in patient's health status to the physician Practice proper infection control precautions and utilizes PPE supplies per regulatory requirements. This includes practicing proper hand hygiene techniques per regulatory requirements Appropriately order, stock, and distribute all medical supplies Performs EKGs and may perform CLIA waived and moderately complex testing if assigned Performs proper and prompt specimen transport Demonstrates proper patient identification Performs order entry and medical necessity screening for Medicare patients Performs specimen collection, including venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection, and culture receipt. Accessions specimens Answers lab phones and responds to questions Actively participates in lab process improvement project May perform CMA duties as directed based upon need

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent Required Associate's Degree in Medical Lab Technology Preferred Experience Qualifications Minimum of 1 year experience in clinical patient care settings Preferred Phlebotomy experience required

Required Skills and Abilities

Computer knowledge Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task Works independently with minimal supervision Excellent time management skills

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Phlebotomy Technician - National Healthcareer Association Required or Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology Required or Registered Phlebotomy Technician - American Medical Technologist Required or National Certified Phlebotomy Technician - National Center for Competency Testing Required or Phlebotomy Technician Certification - American Medical Certification Association Required or Medical Laboratory Technician - AAB Board of Registry Required or Medical Laboratory Technician - American Medical Technologist Required or Medical Laboratory Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology Required or Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Required or Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Medical Technologist Required or Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Required or Medical Technologist - AAB Board of Registry Required and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association Required or Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologist Required or National Certified Medical Assistant - National Center for Competency Testing Required or Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants Required Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association Required

Physical Demand

Light Physical Demand The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.

At Tidelands Health, we are united by a single, shared mission: We help people live better lives through better health. It's a commitment embodied in the extraordinary care we provide our patients and the award-winning workplace that welcomes our team every day. A proud not-for-profit organization, we are the largest health care provider in our beautiful coastal region of South Carolina.

Enjoy year-round access to the Myrtle Beach area's warm, sunny climate and outstanding quality of life as you fulfill your professional dreams. You'll find a workplace culture built around a spirit of inclusion, teamwork, mutual respect and recognition for a job well done. Discover what it's like to work for an organization that values who you are as much as we appreciate what you do.