Clinical Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Pro (Weekend)

Atrium Health Enterprise; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkes Medical Center is seeking a phlebotomy technician to collect and process patient blood samples, prepare specimens, and register patients. The role requires strict adherence to safety and quality standards and interaction with clinical staff.

The position involves working in a fast-paced lab environment, with routine use of LIS and related hospital software, and opportunities to train new staff and students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification in phlebotomy preferred for facilities where phlebotomy is an assigned duty.

Responsibilities

• Collects and/or processes patient blood by venipuncture/capillary puncture.
• Processes nonblood patient specimens timely and accurately.
• Assists in specimen preparation, receipt, and transport of specimens.
• Performs patient registration.
• Provides phone support for patient care areas.
• Maintains competency with hospital and laboratory information systems.
• Trains new team members and/or students in department procedures.
• Receives lab orders and performs routine laboratory tests.

Skills

Phlebotomy procedures

Laboratory techniques

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Safety and OSHA compliance

Phone communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Hospital/lab software

Job description

Wilkes Medical Center is seeking a phlebotomy technician to collect and process patient blood samples, prepare specimens, and register patients. The role requires strict adherence to safety and quality standards and interaction with clinical staff.

The position involves working in a fast-paced lab environment, with routine use of LIS and related hospital software, and opportunities to train new staff and students.