Laboratory Assistant I

ECU Health; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Benefits

Job summary

ECU Health Beaufort Hospital in Washington is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to process outpatient test requests and perform blood collection for analysis. The role requires completion of a phlebotomy training course and may involve waived and moderately complex testing under supervision.

Evening shifts (6 pm–6:30 am) across 20 hours per week with opportunities for growth and great benefits within the Laboratory Service Line.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a structured phlebotomy training course with clinical rotation is recommended.
• Preferred: 6 months experience in a hospital or reference laboratory setting, physician office, outpatient clinic, or other medical setting.
• Phlebotomy certification by ASCP or another nationally recognized certifying agency is preferred (list of certs provided in the posting).

Responsibilities

• Perform venous and capillary collection of blood specimens for analysis.
• Process specimens for analysis and reference testing.
• With supervision, may perform waived and moderately complex testing.
• Support the department in achieving service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and inter-departmental collaboration.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification (ASCP or other) preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Laboratory Assistant processes outpatient test requests.

As a Laboratory Assistant, You Will

• Perform venous and capillary collection of blood specimens for analysis and process specimens for analysis and reference testing. With supervision, may perform waived and moderately complex testing. May perform chain-of-custody drug collections and perform various other support services for the laboratory as assigned. Maintains required documentation to comply with accrediting agencies.
• Perform duties consistent with written procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support the department in achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.

Minimum Requirements

• High School, Equivalent, or higher
• Completion of a structured phlebotomy training course and clinical rotation is recommended

Preferred

• 6 months experience in a hospital or reference laboratory setting, physician office, outpatient clinic, or other medical setting

Phlebotomy certification by ASCP or another nationally recognized certifying agency is preferred:
National Healthcare Association (NHA) --Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy Examination (CLPlb), American Society of Clinical Pathologists-- Phlebotomy Technician Examination [PBT(ASCP)], International Academy of Phlebotomy Sciences (IAPS), National Phlebotomy Association (NPA), American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT), National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE), National Phlebotomy Solutions (NPS), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or another national certification as approved by Laboratory Service Line leadership.

Pay Range

• Laboratory Assistant I: $18.00 - $23.31 (hourly)

Other Information

• 20 hours per week
• Primarily Nights (6 pm - 6:30 am)
• Required to work other shifts, including weekends, per operational demand needs
• Career Level Availabilities / Growth Opportunities
• Great Benefits

ECU Health

About ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, a campus of ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Beaufort Hospital serves as a campus of ECU Health Medical Center. The 142-bed full-service hospital is located in Washington and has earned national designation as a Primary Stroke Center. It is home to a 16-bed emergency department that serves approximately 25,000 patients per year, as well as the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center ¿ a provider of leading-edge chemotherapy and radiation therapy, among other cancer services. ECU Health Beaufort also offers general medical and surgical services, operative services, a women¿s birthing center, rehabilitation services and outpatient clinics.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

EEO Statement

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.