Lab Assistant - Leland - Full-Time

Wilmington Health Pllc

Leland (NC)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Wilmington Health in Leland, NC seeks a Lab Assistant to join our full-time team. You will perform routine tests, collect specimens, and help ensure accurate results with proper documentation and safety practices.

Responsibilities include running and preparing samples, using Orchard LIS and EMR/EPM systems, and coordinating with the site and lab managers to maintain smooth operations. High school diploma required; ADA accommodations available.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Ability to perform various listed lab tests and handling procedures.
Demonstrates accuracy, safety and documentation in the lab.

Responsibilities

Perform urinalysis, rapid strep, mono, flu, RSV and related tests.
Collect specimens by finger sticks, heel sticks and venipuncture.
Prepare specimens and paperwork for sending to LabCorp, NHRMC, OMH or main lab.
Operate Orchard LIS for orders/results and use EMR/EPM as needed.
Oversee lab operations and communicate with site and lab managers.
Package bio-hazard materials properly for transport.

Skills

Customer Service

Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibil

Teamwork/Process Focus

Interpersonal Relationships/Communic

Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solv

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Orchard LIS

EMR

EPM

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Lab Assistant - Leland - Full-Time

Accrues PDO Leland, NC, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 3195

About Wilmington Health

Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.

Ability to perform any or all of the following tests/duties:
- Urinalysis
- Rapid Strep
- Mono
- Flu
- RSV
- Accucheck
- Urine Pregnancy
- Lead
- T. Bilirubin
- ISTAT
- Affirm VP III
- Alere Triage
Perform finger sticks, heel sticks, and venipuncture to obtain specimens for testing
Analyze patient specimens on hematology analyzer
Prepare specimens and paperwork to be sent to LabCorp, NHRMC, OMH, or main lab
Collection and mailing of PKU and sickle cell filter paper test to the state laboratory
Instruct patients on correct procedures for collecting clean catch urine specimens
Prepare specimens for microscopic review
Set up and read ESR's
Sending appropriate letters to parents when children need to repeat PKU, sickle cell, and/or lead testing
Analyze samples for proficiency testing
Oversee operation of lab in and communicate appropriately with site manager and lab manager
Bring critical lab results to attention of providers
Check temps in fridge, room, incubator, freezer, humidity, and record in logbook
Correctly package and have ready to transport any bio-hazard materials used in lab
Run controls of newly opened kits, i.e. strep, mono, urine, pregnancy, flu, RSV per package insert
Clean lab counters daily and when spills occur and record on cleaning calendar
Prepare control data to be sent for monthly evaluation and peer-group comparison
Utilize Orchard LIS system for lab order entry, result entry, patient inquiry, editing results or orders
Utilize EMR and EPM for appropriate lab needs
All other duties as assigned by Lab Manager