Laboratory Assistant I - PRN

ECU Health; Kenansville (NC); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 66,793,000; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, NC seeks a Laboratory Assistant to perform venous and capillary blood collections, process specimens for analysis, and support the laboratory with documentation to meet accreditation standards. The role is PRN, with shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.

Preferred candidates have a phlebotomy training course and 6 months of related experience; ASCP or other national phlebotomy certs are desirable.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy knowledge and sample handling required.
• Basic documentation and regulatory compliance must be followed.

Responsibilities

• Perform venous and capillary blood collections for analysis.
• Process specimens for analysis and reference testing.
• Maintain documentation to comply with accrediting agencies.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen processing

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School or equivalent

Phlebotomy training course

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. Performs various other support services for the laboratory as assigned. Maintains required documentation to comply with accrediting agencies.
• Performs duties consistent with written procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Supports 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.

Clinical Ladder

Pay Range

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

Other Information

• This is a PRN, work as needed position
• Required to work: Days, Evenings, Nights, and Weekends per operational demand needs

ECU Health

About ECU Health Duplin Hospital

ECU Health Duplin Hospital is an 81-bed facility located in Kenansville, North Carolina. The 15-bed emergency department serves approximately 25,000 patients per year. In addition to providing general medical and surgical services, ECU Health Duplin Hospital offers chemotherapy and other cancer infusion interventions and has earned national designation as a Primary Stroke Center.

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.

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.