Clinical Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Diagnostics Support

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina laboratory team is seeking a qualified individual to perform venipuncture and specimen processing for diverse patient populations. Duties include accurate data entry, specimen handling, and adherence to safety protocols within a high-volume clinical setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, documenting actions, and contributing to quality assurance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience: 0 – 6 months.
• Certification: Certificate of Phlebotomy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality venipuncture or capillary service for patients of all ages with lab orders by a physician, while practicing universal precautions.
• Perform data entry of patient demographic information and assays ordered into all computer applications and maintain lab documents.
• Process and handle specimens according to MUSCP/MUSCP-PC or other reference laboratories, ensuring quality assurance and documenting remedial actions.
• Maintain medical supplies in accordance with cost effective parameters.
• Perform decontamination of assigned areas and participate in continuing education as requested.

Skills

Venipuncture

Data entry

Lab safety

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina laboratory team is seeking a qualified individual to perform venipuncture and specimen processing for diverse patient populations. Duties include accurate data entry, specimen handling, and adherence to safety protocols within a high-volume clinical setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, documenting actions, and contributing to quality assurance initiatives.