Physician Office Laboratory Assistant

Hugh Chatham Health; Indian Trail (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician in North Carolina to perform and oversee routine laboratory testing, specimen preparation, and quality controls. The role involves phlebotomy tasks, data entry, and ensuring specimen integrity in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with eligibility for Advocate Health benefits and competitive compensation within the posted pay range.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with experience performing moderately complex laboratory testing required.
• Performing complete blood counts and clinical training in phlebotomy, medical office assisting, nursing and radiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the urgency of a test and prioritizes tasks accordingly.
• Prepares specimens for testing, verifies patient identification on samples and test requisitions before testing.
• Uses and maintains equipment and instruments, documents quality controls, performs minor troubleshooting, and maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Prepares reagents as required for test performance.
• Calculates, reports, and records test results; analyzes results for critical values and reports promptly.
• Oversees/participates in Quality Assessment activities and documentation of problems.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Department 01120 GCMG Indian Trail Family Medicine - Family Medicine

Status Full time

Benefits Eligible Yes

Hours Per Week 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday 7am-5pm

Tues-Friday 730am-5pm

Pay Range $19.80 - $29.70

Essential Functions

• Assesses the urgency of a test and uses this assessment to prioritize the order in which tasks are performed.
• Prepares specimens for testing, verifies patient identification on samples and test requisitions before testing, and applies rules of specimen rejection and arranges for recollection.
• Uses and maintains equipment and instruments used in test performance, documents quality controls, performs minor troubleshooting, and maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Prepares reagents as required for test performance.
• Calculates, reports, and records test results. Analyzes results for critical values and reports results immediately.
• Oversees/participates in Quality Assessment activities and documentation of problem recognition and resolution.

Physical Requirements Works in an environment interacting with physicians and other healthcare teammates. Works in an area that contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire and mechanical hazards. Requires full range if body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye to hand coordination. Frequent walking, sitting, bending and standing for extended periods of time. Lifts and carries items up to 25 pounds. Requires visual acuity and normal color perception.

Education, Experience And Certifications High School Diploma or GED with experience performing moderately complex laboratory testing required. Performing complete blood counts and clinical training in the areas of phlebotomy, medical office assisting, nursing and radiology preferred.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.