Medical Laboratory Assistant- IGM

Nationwide Children's Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in the United States seeks a Clinical Medical Lab Assistant to support the Institute for Genomic Medicine (IGM) laboratory, handling clerical tasks, patient care support, specimen accessioning, and processing. Schedule: M-F 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The role includes venipuncture, capillary, sweat chloride collections, waived testing, quality control, and adherence to regulatory standards. Strong teamwork and patient‑centered care are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of clinical laboratory/medical experience and office experience preferred.
• Two years of phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete specimen accessioning, preparation, processing, and storage.
• Perform clerical tasks and specimen accessioning per testing protocols.
• Perform waived laboratory testing and document reports and quality control.
• Maintain equipment and perform QC and preventive maintenance as needed.
• Uphold laws and regulations related to laboratory operations.

Skills

Technical skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Computer experience

Interpersonal communication

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview:

We are seeking a Clinical Medical Lab Assistant to support the work performed in the Institute for Genomic Medicine (IGM) laboratory. The Medical Lab Assistant is responsible for clerical and patient care support tasks which enable technologists to complete testing of patient specimens in a timely manner. Schedule- M-F 8:30 a-5:00p.

Job Description Summary:

Provides clerical, registration, and patient care support. Ensures that specimen preparation, accessioning, and processing is completed. Performs waived laboratory testing in applicable lab sections.

Offsite Lab Sections: Responsible for specimen collection including venipuncture, capillary, sweat chloride, and miscellaneous other collections.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Completes technical tasks such as specimen accessioning, specimen preparation, and processing, and specimen delivery and storage. May include phlebotomy and other specimen collection.
• Performs clerical tasks and specimen accessioning in accordance with testing protocols and criteria. Maintains laboratory operations by performing equipment maintenance, quality control, and preventive maintenance.
• Performs waived laboratory testing, documents patient reports, quality control, maintenance, and troubleshooting appropriately.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and upholds applicable laws and regulations related to position and laboratory operations.
• Documents daily, weekly, and monthly tasks on assigned work area task lists.
• Delivers service excellence and quality patient care through adjusting communication styles to adapt to various cultural differences, addressing client concerns by researching problems and identifying resolutions, using basic troubleshooting skills, and efficiently handling interruptions and functions with changing environments or circumstances.
• Provides feedback that is useful and assists in individual improvement. Actively engages in and supports efforts to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect and inclusiveness. Participates in continuing education programs.

Education Requirement:

High school diploma or equivalent, required.

Certifications:

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, preferred.
• CPR certification, preferred for Offsite Lab sections.

Skills:

• Technical skills, organizational skills, ability to multitask, attention to detail, and computer experience required.
• Interpersonal relationship skills to collaborate with internal and external customers.
• Effective in both written and oral communications.
• Efficient in collaborative and independent work.

Experience:

• One-year of clinical laboratory/ medical experience and office experience, preferred.
• Two years of phlebotomy experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Chemicals/Medications, Machinery, Seeing – Far/near, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing

“The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet”