Part-Time Clinical Lab Assistant & Phlebotomy Support

Hugh Chatham Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a part-time Phlebotomist to join the Lab: Central Processing team. This 24-hour-per-week shift involves venipuncture, specimen handling, and coordination with clinical staff to ensure timely, accurate results.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, phlebotomy certification preferred, and familiarity with LIS/LIMS systems. You will train new teammates, maintain equipment, and follow safety protocols, contributing to high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform minor laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to operate, clean, and sterilize.
• Knowledge of appropriate medical terminology to communicate with staff.
• Knowledge of computer systems and applications.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to establish a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Collects and/or processes patient blood obtained by venipuncture and/or capillary puncture timely and accurate.
• Processes nonblood patient specimens in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Assists in specimen preparation, receipt, and transport of patient specimens.
• Performs patient registration.
• Provides phone support for patient care areas in a polite and supportive manner.
• Maintains competency with hospital and laboratory information systems as needed to perform job duties.
• Trains new team members and/or students in the department including any standard work processes applicable to the work area.
• Receives lab orders from providers, prepares necessary documentation, and performs all routine laboratory tests.
• Maintains necessary documentation for all tests according to standards and labeling all specimens following set standards.
• Maintains knowledge of specimen collection devices and tubes.
• Maintains equipment, keeps area clean, stocks supplies and keeps work space organized.
• Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination. Handles blood and body fluids and deals with infectious patients.
• Performs minor laboratory procedures accurately, precisely, and efficiently under minimal supervision including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and immunology.
• Perform phlebotomy through venous and capillary puncture following established procedures in accordance with age specific considerations of patients. Observes strict principles of antisepsis to prevent infection of patient and contamination of specimens.
• Receives and collects urine specimens to perform all routine tests.
• Performs specimen preparation for all procedures/tests.
• Maintains supplies inventory communicating needs to supervisor.
• Reports varying in-house test results in addition to all abnormal findings to clinical staff.
• Complies with all policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control. Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination. Handles blood and body fluids and deals with infectious patients.
• Follows general safety procedures and utilizes PPE appropriately.

Skills

Lab techniques

Lab equipment

Medical terminology

Computer systems

Policies and procedures

Safety

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a part-time Phlebotomist to join the Lab: Central Processing team. This 24-hour-per-week shift involves venipuncture, specimen handling, and coordination with clinical staff to ensure timely, accurate results.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, phlebotomy certification preferred, and familiarity with LIS/LIMS systems. You will train new teammates, maintain equipment, and follow safety protocols, contributing to high-quality patient