Clinical Lab Assistant I - Flex - FT

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laboratory support professional to enhance workflow efficiency. This role involves collecting and processing patient specimens, performing patient registration, and providing essential support in a fast-paced clinical environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, capable of maintaining competency with hospital and laboratory information systems, and will play a crucial role in training new team members. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Experience in a clinical environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collects and processes patient specimens accurately and timely.
• Assists in specimen preparation and patient registration.
• Provides phone support for patient care areas.

Skills

Patient specimen collection

Laboratory specimen processing

Patient registration

Communication skills

Team training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification in phlebotomy

Tools

Hospital information systems

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Performs duties that support the efficient workflow of the laboratory. Duties may include obtaining patient specimens, processing laboratory specimens, patient registration and/or performing CLIA waived patient testing within the laboratory.

Essential Functions

• Collects and/or processes patient blood obtained by venipuncture and/or capillary puncture timely and accurate.
• Processes nonblood patient specimens in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Assists in specimen preparation, receipt, and transport of patient specimens.
• Performs patient registration.
• Provides phone support for patient care areas in a polite and supportive manner.
• Maintains competency with hospital and laboratory information systems as needed to perform job duties.
• Trains new team members and/or students in the department including any standard work processes applicable to the work area.

Physical Requirements

Works in a fast-paced clinical environment. Works in an area that contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards. Duties may involve standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending, and lifting light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads. Some latex exposure may be expected. Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times while working with patient specimens.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required; Certification in phlebotomy preferred for facilities where phlebotomy is an assigned duty.