Medical Lab Assistant

Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking; Lumberton (NC); In loco; USD 22.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

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Employer-paid health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Descrizione del lavoro

Children's Health of Carolina in Lumberton, NC is seeking a compassionate Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist to join our pediatric Urgent Care team. The role involves collecting specimens from children, preparing and processing tests, and ensuring accurate results in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree or relevant certification, at least one year of lab/phlebotomy experience, and strong communication skills for working with families.

Competenze

• Requires an associate degree in Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field or Phlebotomy/Laboratory Technician certification.
• Minimum of one year laboratory or phlebotomy experience.

Mansioni

• Collect blood and other specimens from pediatric patients using age-appropriate techniques.
• Prepare, label, process, and organize laboratory specimens for testing.
• Perform routine laboratory testing and accurately document results.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Monitor quality control procedures and communicate concerns to the Laboratory Director.
• Review reference laboratory reports and promptly notify providers of abnormal results.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Customer service

Independent work

Team collaboration

Formazione

Associate degree or certification in Laboratory/Phlebotomy

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

Join a team that's making a difference in children's lives every day! Children's Health of Carolina is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist to join our growing Urgent Care pediatric healthcare team in Lumberton, NC. If you enjoy working with children, providing exceptional patient care, and being an important part of a collaborative healthcare team, we'd love to meet you! Our laboratory team plays a vital role in delivering timely and accurate diagnostic services that help our providers deliver the highest quality care to our pediatric patients. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career with one of southeastern North Carolina's leading pediatric healthcare organizations.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Approximately one Saturday rotation per month @ Children’s Health Urgent Care (Saturday 9am- 12:00pm)

What You'll Do

• Collect blood and other specimens from pediatric patients using age-appropriate techniques.
• Prepare, label, process, and organize laboratory specimens for testing.
• Perform routine laboratory testing and accurately document results.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Monitor quality control procedures and communicate concerns to the Laboratory Director.
• Review reference laboratory reports and promptly notify providers of abnormal results.
• Track laboratory specimens to ensure all ordered testing is completed and results are received.
• Explain laboratory procedures to children and families while creating a calm, supportive environment.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA standards and laboratory safety regulations.
• Keep the laboratory clean, organized, and inspection-ready.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care.
• Serve as courier to reference laboratories when needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth Retirement Plan with 3% Employer Contribution (No Match Required)
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Low-Cost Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Options (Accident, Hospitalization, Cancer, Critical Illness & Life)

Requirements

• Associate degree in Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field or Phlebotomy/Laboratory Technician certification.
• Minimum of one year of laboratory or phlebotomy experience.
• Experience performing venipuncture.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative healthcare team.

Preferred

• Previous pediatric laboratory or pediatric phlebotomy experience.
• ASCP or other laboratory certifications.
• Knowledge of CLIA regulations and quality assurance practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity to safely perform laboratory procedures.
• Ability to lift and move light to moderately heavy supplies.

Children's Health of Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.