Medical Lab Assistant III - Brunswick Medical Center

Novant Health; Bolivia (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a remarkable team dedicated to delivering quality care and service. As a vital member of a healthcare organization, you will be responsible for pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens across various departments, ensuring timely and accurate specimen preparation for testing. This role emphasizes teamwork, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and are ready to contribute to a safe and effective patient experience, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's preferred.
• Relevant phlebotomy and/or specimen processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process laboratory specimens in various specialty sciences.
• Assist in training and orienting personnel on equipment and software.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory Procedures

Medical Terminology

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Software for Specimen Processing

Job description

Job Summary

Team member is responsible for pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens in the specialty sciences: Transfusion Medicine, Microbiology/Immunology, or Anatomic Pathology departments. Team member validates and processes specimens, facilitating timely and appropriate specimen preparation for testing. Team member must be able to make decisions and solve problems. Team member will assist in the evaluation of new/modified techniques when required. They will advise and assist in the orientation and training of other personnel on equipment and software, as necessary.

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth.

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
• Experience: Relevant phlebotomy and/or specimen processing/laboratory experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Phlebotomy Certification – ASCP, NHA, ASPT, AMT or a national accrediting agency approved by Laboratory Senior Leadership (Required if applicable to facility); required.
  • MLA certification from ASCP, or CMLA certification from AMT; preferred.
• Additional Skills Required:
  • Skills may include Phlebotomy at some facilities, and performing specific tasks in Anatomic Pathology, Microbiology and or Transfusion Medicine. In Anatomic Pathology, the team member may be responsible for assisting in autopsies and preparing sections of body tissue for examination by a pathologist to diagnose body dysfunction or malignancy. This includes preparation of human tissue specimens for diagnostic or teaching purposes. In Microbiology, the team member may be responsible for handling and processing human specimens for microbiologic analysis and in Transfusion Medicine, responsibilities may also include blood product inventory management.
  • For facilities where Phlebotomy is a requirement of the role, the certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Failure to do so will result in termination of employment.
  • Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tasks. Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results. Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public. Ability to follow written protocols. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate clearly.

Job Opening ID

85848

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
• Experience: Relevant phlebotomy and/or specimen processing/laboratory experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Phlebotomy Certification – ASCP, NHA, ASPT, AMT or a national accrediting agency approved by Laboratory Senior Leadership (Required if applicable to facility); required.
  • MLA certification from ASCP, or CMLA certification from AMT; preferred.
• Additional Skills Required:
  • Skills may include Phlebotomy at some facilities, and performing specific tasks in Anatomic Pathology, Microbiology and or Transfusion Medicine. In Anatomic Pathology, the team member may be responsible for assisting in autopsies and preparing sections of body tissue for examination by a pathologist to diagnose body dysfunction or malignancy. This includes preparation of human tissue specimens for diagnostic or teaching purposes. In Microbiology, the team member may be responsible for handling and processing human specimens for microbiologic analysis and in Transfusion Medicine, responsibilities may also include blood product inventory management.
  • For facilities where Phlebotomy is a requirement of the role, the certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Failure to do so will result in termination of employment.
  • Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tasks. Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results. Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public. Ability to follow written protocols. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate clearly.

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".