Clinical Laboratory Assistant (PRN)

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock is seeking a part-time phlebotomist for the Arkansas Children's Pediatrics West Little Rock clinic. This PRN role operates during weekday clinic hours and requires prior phlebotomy experience strongly preferred.

You will collect blood and urine specimens, prepare and transport samples, and assist with clerical duties as needed. Most new hires start between $18.30 and $22.80 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• No education requirements; HS diploma or GED recommended.
• Entry level; experience not required.
• Phlebotomy Technician certification recommended.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood and urine specimens and processes specimens.
• Transports specimens to appropriate laboratory areas.
• Maintains clean outpatient phlebotomy draw room and supplies.
• Provides clerical duties including call center tasks and data collection.
• Educates and trains family and hospital personnel.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift: Day Shift. Time Type: Part time. Department: CC015042 Arkansas Children's Pediatrics - WLR.

Summary

Arkansas Children's Pediatrics West Little Rock - prior phlebotomy experience strongly preferred - PRN work schedule during weekday clinic operating hours.

Salary: Most new hires start between $18.30-$22.80 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Job Responsibilities

Collects blood and urine specimens, receives, processes, and aliquots laboratory specimens, transports specimens to the appropriate area of the laboratory. Manages consumable material restocking and assists hospital personnel in specimen collection procedures. Performs both inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy procedures.

• Collects blood and urine specimens including instructions, education, handling, packing, storage, and shipping of specimens to local, nationwide, and international referral laboratories for testing and troubleshooting.
• Maintains clean, well-stocked outpatient phlebotomy draw room, phlebotomy supply tray, other supplies and maintenance.
• Provides aliquot procedures, central storage specimens and reagent retrieval procedures.
• Provides clerical and call center duties including staffing of the call center, filing, document quality control and collection of surveillance data.
• Educates and trains family and hospital personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Required Education: No education requirements. Recommended Education: High school diploma or GED or equivalent.

Required Work Experience: Entry Level - Experience not Required. Recommended Work Experience: Required.

Certifications

Recommended Certifications: Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) - American Allied Health.

About Arkansas Children's

Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. “Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.”

Employee Testimonials

Michael – Business Operations Manager “Arkansas Children’s is a prestigious institution that cares for children.”

Linda – Information Systems Analyst “We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.”

Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator “Care, love, and hope for children!”

Kathy – Administrative Assistant “When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!”

Nick – Supply Assistant “Care, love, and hope for children!”