Inpatient Phlebotomy Technician — Patient Care

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories seeks a skilled Clinical Laboratory Technician to perform routine and specialized procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen handling, and test processing. You will interact with patients and staff, ensure proper labeling, and maintain quality control within accredited lab settings.

Strong attention to detail, good communication, and ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment are required.

Qualifications

• Basic phlebotomy and specimen processing techniques.
• Knowledge of medical terms preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective professional communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory procedures.
• Initiate tests and processing including cytogenetics and POCT.
• Obtain and aliquot urine volumes; label specimens.
• Maintain patient identification and accurate labeling.
• Ensure accurate documentation in laboratory systems.
• Perform quality control, safety, and infection control tasks.
• Receive and process specimens and dispatch results.
• Assist with office tasks and record-keeping.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training course

Phlebotomy certification preferred

Job description

Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories seeks a skilled Clinical Laboratory Technician to perform routine and specialized procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen handling, and test processing. You will interact with patients and staff, ensure proper labeling, and maintain quality control within accredited lab settings.

Strong attention to detail, good communication, and ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment are required.