Diagnostic Technician (82355)

Onslow Memorial Hospital; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, NC is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect venous and arterial blood samples, perform EKGs, nasal washings, throat and nasopharyngeal swabs, and point-of-care glucose testing.

The role includes assisting with patient registration, specimen processing, QA documentation, and occasional courier duties. A valid driver’s license and BLS certification are required, with prior hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an approved phlebotomy course.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain venous and arterial blood samples and perform blood cultures, EKGs, nasal washings and throat/nasopharyngeal swabs.
• Assist with clerical duties including patient registration and POS cash collections; correct registration errors.
• Process specimens and complete QA documentation; perform courier duties as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG administration

Specimen handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy course/certification

Driver's license

BLS certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Onslow Memorial Hospital - Jacksonville, NC 28546
Position Type: Full Time 1.0
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Other

Primarily responsible for obtaining blood samples (venous and arterial) to include blood cultures, performing EKGs, nasal washings, throat cultures, nasopharyngeal swabs, and point of care whole blood glucose testing. Assists in clerical duties including patient registration, POS cash collections, timely correction of registration errors, specimen processing, completing quality assurance documentation, and courier duties of the department as needed. This position may be responsible for the general daily upkeep of the vehicle.

QualificationsEducation/Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved phlebotomy course.
• Valid driver’s license with no history of DWI conviction within the past 5 years or moving traffic violation for 3 years.
• Current BLS certification.

Experience

• Experience as a phlebotomist (in a hospital setting preferred)/previous laboratory experience.