Clinical Lab Assistant PRN, Wilkes Campus

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist & Wake Forest University School of Medicine; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laboratory assistant to provide quality laboratory services in a customer-focused environment. This role involves obtaining and processing specimens, conducting minor laboratory tests, and ensuring compliance with safety and cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of medical terminology and infectious disease protocols, with a commitment to patient care and teamwork. Join a leading academic health system that values innovation, excellence, and community engagement, and make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of infectious disease protocols and medical terminology.
• Certification as laboratory assistant or phlebotomist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing routine tests and maintaining documentation.
• Practicing sterile techniques and managing infectious patients.
• Collecting and preparing specimens for testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Infectious Disease Protocols

Medical Terminology

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary: Provides quality laboratory service to medical providers in a customer-service-oriented environment. Obtains and processes laboratory specimens, performs order entry, and conducts minor laboratory testing. Responsible for obtaining and processing blood/urine specimens from patients.

Position Highlights:

• PRN
• Variable shifts, variable hours
• Wilkes Campus

Impact on Patient Care:

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Receiving lab orders from providers, preparing documentation, and performing routine tests.
• Maintaining documentation and labeling specimens according to standards, and understanding specimen collection devices and tubes.
• Maintaining equipment, keeping the workspace clean, stocking supplies, and organizing the work area.
• Practicing sterile techniques and preventing cross-contamination, handling blood and body fluids, and managing infectious patients.
• Performing minor laboratory procedures accurately and efficiently, including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and immunology.
• Performing phlebotomy through venous and capillary puncture following established procedures, observing antisepsis principles.
• Receiving and collecting urine specimens for testing.
• Preparing specimens for procedures and tests.
• Maintaining supplies inventory and communicating needs to supervisors.
• Reporting test results and abnormal findings to clinical staff.
• Adhering to safety, cleanliness, and infection control policies, and utilizing PPE appropriately.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of infectious disease protocols, practices, and prevention.
• Moderate knowledge of medical terminology and computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification as laboratory assistant, phlebotomist, or medical assistant preferred.

Work Location:

• Wilkes County, North Carolina, known for its scenic beauty, outdoor activities, and close-knit community. Key industries include agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare. A great place for those interested in clinical practice, research, or administrative roles in healthcare.

About Us:

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a leading academic health system part of Advocate Health, the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the U.S. It includes a major medical center, community hospitals, and the Wake Forest School of Medicine, focusing on healthcare, education, and research.

Note: Applications are processed through the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, but communications may come from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team.

Our Team and Values:

Mission: To improve health, elevate hope, and advance healing for all.

Vision: To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture: We create a space where all belong, work as one, earn trust, innovate, and pursue excellence.