Phlebotomist

Wakemed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Clinical Services Technician to support specimen collection and processing across all age groups. The role ensures proper patient and specimen identification and prioritizes work to meet turnaround times.

Responsibilities include testing requests, labeling, distribution, and maintaining equipment with routine QC checks. Training new staff and assisting teammates are also included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1 Year Related Position Experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens from all age groups with minimal patient impact.
• Process and allocate laboratory specimens and orders from all sources.
• Verify proper patient and specimen identification and appropriateness of orders.
• Organize workflow and prioritize processing and distribution of specimens.
• Use equipment and computer systems to test requests, accession, label, and deliver specimens within time frames.
• Perform and document routine maintenance and quality control on equipment and troubleshoot as needed.
• Train new employees on theory and operation of this position and assist co-workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Specimen handling

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Trains staff

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Services Technician collects specimens on all age populations as assigned with minimal patient impact. Responsible for the processing and allocation of laboratory specimens and orders from all sources. Responsible for verification of proper patient and specimen identification, appropriateness of specimen and accompanying orders. Organizes laboratory work flow and appropriately prioritizes processing and distribution of specimens. Utilizes requisite equipment, instruments, and computer systems to test request, accession, correctly label and deliver specimens to appropriate laboratory sections within acceptable time frames. Performs specified procedures within scope of established testing methods and responsibilities. Performs and appropriately documents routine maintenance and quality control procedures on specified equipment and troubleshoots as needed. Trains new employees in the theoretical and operational aspects of this position and serves as a resource for less experienced co-workers. Performs other duties as assigned.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

EOE

Licensure

Not Applicable

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Experience

1 Year Related Position Experience Preferred