Lab Assistant - Urgent Care Canton - FT - Days

Memorial Physician Practices; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Lead Lab Assistant who will be responsible for performing blood draws, maintaining lab supplies, and ensuring compliance with medical regulations. This role requires strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic lab environment. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in physician office lab or hospital lab preferred.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Phlebotomy Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all blood draws and in-house tests.
• Prepare samples for reference lab.
• Order and maintain adequate stock of supplies.
• Serves in a supervisory role and maintains lab per regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work under stress

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description:

Performs all blood draws and in-house tests. Prepares samples to go to reference lab and/or Haywood Regional.

Enters lab results into system in a timely manner and tracks all outstanding labs to ensure that results are received in a timely manner.

Orders and maintains adequate stock of supplies.

Maintains in-office lab following CLIA/COLA guidelines.

Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner. Cleans and maintains all lab machines weekly and ensures proper calibration.

Lead Lab Assistant also:
Serves in a supervisory role.
Serves in Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
Prepares for and maintains regulatory requirements for inspections.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Minimum Work Experience
Experience in physician office lab or hospital lab preferred.

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
Phlebotomy Certification preferred.