Phlebotomist, Clinical Svcs Tech

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals seeks a Clinical Services Technician to collect specimens and manage processing across patient populations. The role includes verification of identification, prioritizing workflows, and accurate labeling and delivery of specimens within established timeframes.

The position involves operating laboratory equipment, performing routine maintenance and quality control, and training new staff while serving as a resource to teammates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1 year related position experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects specimens from all age groups with minimal patient impact.
• Processes and allocates laboratory specimens and orders from all sources.
• Verifies patient and specimen identification and appropriateness of orders.
• Organizes workflow and prioritizes processing and distribution of specimens.
• Uses equipment, instruments and computer systems to test requests, accession, label, and deliver specimens.
• Performs maintenance and quality control on equipment and troubleshoots as needed.
• Trains new employees in theory and operations and serves as a resource for coworkers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Specimen collection

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

Licensure

Not Applicable

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Experience

1 Year Related Position Experience Preferred