Medical Lab Assistant III Position Available In Wake, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Medical Lab Assistant III position in Craven County, NC offers a full-time role with a salary of $37,129 a year. The primary responsibility involves blood drawing on adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients using standard phlebotomy techniques. Additional tasks include processing specimens, monitoring inventory, and providing general lab support. Physical requirements include bending, leaning, standing, walking, and lifting.
Job Description
Medical Lab Assistant III Craven County – 2.7 Neuse, NC Job Details Full-time $37,129 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Blood sampling Mid-level 1 year Full Job Description JOB 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES 80
% PhlebotomyBlood 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 DutiesPerform 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 SupportProvide 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical RequirementsIncludes occasional to frequent bending, leaning, climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, etc. in order to perform procedures or get to reagents/supplies.
