Clinical Lab Assistant — Patient-Focused Testing

Wilmington Health Pllc; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmington Health seeks a dedicated Lab Assistant to support its Wilmington, NC laboratory operations. The role involves collecting specimens, performing routine tests, and preparing samples for analysis to support patient care.

Responsibilities include processing finger sticks, venipuncture, and coordinating with external labs, while leveraging Orchard LIS and EMR/EPM systems. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with routine clinical lab tests is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform finger sticks, heel sticks, and venipuncture to obtain specimens for testing.
• Analyze patient specimens on hematology analyzer.
• Prepare specimens and paperwork to be sent to LabCorp, NHRMC, OMH, or main lab.
• Utilize Orchard LIS system for lab order entry, result entry, patient inquiry, editing results or orders.
• All other duties as assigned by Lab Manager.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory testing

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Orchard LIS

EMR

EPM

Job description

Wilmington Health seeks a dedicated Lab Assistant to support its Wilmington, NC laboratory operations. The role involves collecting specimens, performing routine tests, and preparing samples for analysis to support patient care.

Responsibilities include processing finger sticks, venipuncture, and coordinating with external labs, while leveraging Orchard LIS and EMR/EPM systems. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced setting.