Laboratory Assistant-Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Fayetteville is looking for a full-time Laboratory Assistant. The role involves specimen processing, patient registration, and various laboratory duties under the supervision of qualified personnel. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in phlebotomy or specimen handling.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• 1 year of experience in specimen processing or phlebotomy preferred.
• Ability to handle stress and multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing and testing tasks.
• Conduct phlebotomy as needed.
• Communicate effectively with other departments.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Flexibility

Manual Dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Summary

Under the direction of the Technical Specialist and Manager, perform specimen processing functions and non-technical duties as assigned. Works in various areas of the laboratory, registering patients, collecting samples, and assessing the acceptability of samples for testing. Testing includes centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, and shipping. Provides support for clinical testing including preparation of slides, loading instrument, and result reporting. Performs waived and point-of-care testing and phlebotomy.

Facility

Highsmith Rainey Specialty Hospital

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Laboratory

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Summary

Under the direction of the Technical Specialist and Manager, perform specimen processing functions and non-technical duties as assigned. Works in various areas of the laboratory, registering patients, collecting samples, and assessing the acceptability of samples for testing. Testing includes centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, and shipping. Provides support for clinical testing including preparation of slides, loading instrument, and result reporting. Performs waived and point-of-care testing and phlebotomy.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Performs phlebotomy tasks when applicable at job site
• Accurately receives and logs in specimens
• Performs processing tasks accurately and efficiently from the receipt of the specimen until delivered to the designated area for analysis, meeting established turnaround times
• Processes, prepares lists and packages send out specimens
• Communicates with other departments effectively
• Performs clerical duties efficiently
• Performs set-up and misc. micro duties when applicable at job site.
• Performs loading and misc. core lab duties
• Performs maintenance tasks on automated line as required, where applicable
• Performs and documents Quality Control checks and maintenance
• Follows established laboratory and hospital policies, for standard precautions, safety and disposal
• Helps in the training and orientation of new employees under the direction of the Technical Specialist or Manager
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education And Formal Training

• High school diploma or GED required
• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer background preferred
  
  

Work Experience

• 1 year of full-time specimen processing, phlebotomy or equivalent experience preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Possess skills for accepting responsibility, making decisions, and working as a team
• Promote and maintain compatible working relationships among personnel within the section
• Ability to operate equipment at sitting or standing levels
• Flexibility and adaptability to work additional hours or shifts and under stress
• Effective communications skills to include listening, writing, talking and reading
• Ability to communicate via telephone, LIS, email and verbally
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of laboratory functions, specimen requirements and specimen processing
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 25 pounds
• Bending, squatting, reaching, carrying, pushing and pulling
• Visual acuity, able to discern colors and above average manual dexterity
• Moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting and lifting
• Subject to viral and bacterial infections, exposed to blood borne pathogens
• Occasional exposure to toxic substances
• Handles multiple priorities
• Independent decision making and able to make decisions under pressure
• Manages stress, anger, fear and hostility
• Works alone and with others effectively
• Works in close proximity to others or in a distracting environment
  
  

Required Licenses And Certifications

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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