Clinical Lab Assistant — Physician Office (FT)

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc. in Shelby, NC is seeking a full-time laboratory support professional to assist with specimen preparation, testing verification, and quality control within internal medicine laboratories.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED with experience in moderately complex laboratory testing. Prefer experience in complete blood counts, phlebotomy, medical office tasks, nursing, and radiology. Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, on-site position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with experience performing moderately complex laboratory testing required.
• Performing complete blood counts and clinical training in phlebotomy, medical office assisting, nursing and radiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the urgency of a test and uses this assessment to prioritize the order in which tasks are performed.
• Prepares specimens for testing, verifies patient identification on samples and test requisitions before testing, and applies rules of specimen rejection and arranges for recollection.
• Uses and maintains equipment and instruments used in test performance, documents quality controls, performs minor troubleshooting, and maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Prepares reagents as required for test performance.
• Calculates, reports, and records test results. Analyzes results for critical values and reports results immediately.
• Oversees/participates in Quality Assessment activities and documentation of problem recognition and resolution.

Education

High School Diploma or GED with experience performing moderately complex laboratory testing

Job description

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc. in Shelby, NC is seeking a full-time laboratory support professional to assist with specimen preparation, testing verification, and quality control within internal medicine laboratories.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED with experience in moderately complex laboratory testing. Prefer experience in complete blood counts, phlebotomy, medical office tasks, nursing, and radiology. Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, on-site position.