Specimen Processing Specialist | Clinical Lab Tech

Duke University; Raleigh (NC); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 41 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories at Duke Raleigh Hospital is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician (PRN as needed). The role ensures proper collection of blood specimens and delivery to the appropriate performing lab with an emphasis on accuracy and compassionate patient interaction.

The position covers routine and specialized tests, phlebotomy, specimen management, and routine maintenance of equipment and records.

Qualifications

• Basic phlebotomy and specimen processing techniques.
• Knowledge of medical terms.

Responsabilités

• Perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures.
• Prepare and initiate special tests and procedures including cytogenetics, general laboratory, Point-of-Care Testing, urinalysis without a microscope, phlebotomy, and specimen management.
• Obtain total volume, perform aliquot, and distribute all urine specimens.
• Properly determine urine volume. Properly label aliquot containers.
• Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family, and other medical personnel as necessary for problem recognition and initiation of the resolution and, if necessary, escalation to the next level.
• Utilize standard equipment to maintain positive patient identification through the maintenance of all clinical laboratory records, register/accession patients/specimens and perform order entry as required.
• Perform various quality control, safety, and infection control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Receive and process specimens as required by respective laboratory area procedures and protocols.
• Receive specimens in the laboratory using Beaker
• Positively ID all patient specimens, and verify all laboratory labels/requisitions, ensuring a valid order. Properly sort all specimens.
• Participate in the distribution of specimens, supplies, and reports to the appropriate laboratory staff; perform messenger/courier activities as required.
• Maintain inventory of supplies; stock supplies on carts and hand trays; wash glassware.
• Utilize various hospital information systems and software
• Assist with the maintenance of specimens and/or slides
• Perform routine maintenance as required by laboratory procedures.
• Assist with word processing, miscellaneous office tasks, and maintaining office records
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Connaissances

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Communication

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training course

Outils

Beaker

Description du poste

Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories at Duke Raleigh Hospital is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician (PRN as needed). The role ensures proper collection of blood specimens and delivery to the appropriate performing lab with an emphasis on accuracy and compassionate patient interaction.

The position covers routine and specialized tests, phlebotomy, specimen management, and routine maintenance of equipment and records.