Phlebotomy & Lab Assistant - 3rd Shift

Atrium Health; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wilkes Medical Center is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist for full-time third shift. You will collect patient blood by venipuncture or capillary puncture and process nonblood specimens with accuracy, while assisting with specimen prep and transport.

You will register patients, document test orders, and maintain equipment and supplies. The role requires strict adherence to sterile technique, biohazard awareness, and safe handling of infectious materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification in phlebotomy preferred for facilities where phlebotomy is an assigned duty.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform minor laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to operate, clean, and sterilize.

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 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

Phlebotomy

Lab safety

Lab equipment

Medical terminology

IT systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

Job description

Atrium Health Wilkes Medical Center is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist for full-time third shift. You will collect patient blood by venipuncture or capillary puncture and process nonblood specimens with accuracy, while assisting with specimen prep and transport.

You will register patients, document test orders, and maintain equipment and supplies. The role requires strict adherence to sterile technique, biohazard awareness, and safe handling of infectious materials.