Clinical Lab Assistant I Position Available In Lincoln, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Clinical Lab Assistant I performs various duties to support laboratory efficiency, including collecting and processing patient specimens, conducting CLIA waived testing, and assisting with specimen preparation and transport. This role involves patient registration, phone support, and training new team members. Physical requirements include working in a fast-paced clinical environment with biohazardous materials. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with phlebotomy certification preferred.
Job Description
- Job Summary
- Performs duties that support the efficient workflow of the laboratory. Duties may include obtaining patient specimens, processing laboratory specimens, patient registration and/or performing CLIA waived patient testing within the laboratory.
- Essential Functions
- + 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.
- Physical Requirements
- Works in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Works in an area that contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards. Duties may involve standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending, and lifting light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads. Some latex exposure may be expected. Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times while working with patient specimens.
- Education, Experience and Certifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; Certification in phlebotomy preferred for facilities where phlebotomy is an assigned duty.
