Medical Lab Assistant III Position Available In Craven, North Carolina

Medical Lab Assistant III
Job Details 
Employer Craven County Salary $37,129.00 Annually Location New Bern, NC Job Type Full-Time Job Number 11020 Department Health Division Lab Opening Date 05/09/2025 Closing Date Continuous Description
Benefits
Primary Purpose The primary responsibility of this position is to work in the patient blood drawing area and to produce timely, accurate, and reliable test results. This includes blood drawing on adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients using standard phlebotomy techniques and equipment. Essential Functions 80 % Phlebotomy Blood drawing on adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients that come into the lab for testing.
Techniques include venipuncture and capillary puncture using standard phlebotomy supplies and equipment.
All techniques must be performed abiding by OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen regulations.
Explain and reassure patients, and guardians if patient is pediatric, about the phlebotomy procedure.
Collect blood specimen in a timely manner and in the container appropriate for the test to be performed.
Process specimens in a timely manner and in the appropriate way for testing in house or for sending out to a reference lab. This must be in a manner which will preserve the integrity of the specimen.
Assure that all specimens and requisitions are labeled with all required information so that the requested test(s) are performed on the correct patient specimen.
Use independent judgement to recognize abnormal and/or critical test values and make decisions regarding the need for retesting and/or confirmatory testing. Record and reports tests results based on policy and procedures. Notifies Medical Lab Supervisor and/or Medical Lab Technologist of critical values, instrument or test malfunction, etc.; otherwise, responsible for final review of own work before releasing results. 15% General Lab Duties Perform and monitor Quality Control on test systems/equipment as required. Review results and report accordingly. Successfully participate in required proficiency testing for waived tests and competency evaluations.
Monitor inventory and expiration dates of supplies and reagents regularly and request necessary supplies in a timely manner.
Monitor and record refrigerator temperatures as required.
Maintain monthly and quarterly checklists for the phlebotomy area. Decontaminating work surfaces and reusable supplies as necessary and disposal of biohazardous materials and sharps appropriately.
Answer questions from patients and other staff regarding lab policies and procedures, testing, etc. 5% Additional Support Provide laboratory coverage at the Havelock office during vacancies and absences and will transport specimen, mail, supplies, etc. to the CCHD New Bern office at the end of the day.
In the event of a disaster, may be required to assist as needed. Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management. Minimum Education and Experience High school or General Educational Development diploma and one year of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
General knowledge of phlebotomy procedures, lab equipment, instrumentation, and terminology. Skill in the use of equipment and supplies and in the performance of procedures. Ability to make accurate observations and written reports of test results. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to instruct students and other health care professionals in procedures and instrumentation. Additional Information Physical Requirements
Includes occasional to frequent bending, leaning, climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, etc. in order to perform procedures or get to reagents/supplies. Employer
Craven County
Phone
252-636-6602 http://www.cravencountync.gov
Address
406 Craven Street New Bern, North Carolina, 28560