Clinical Lab Assistant Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: Clinical Lab Assistant performs basic venipuncture procedures, urine analysis, and assists nurses and physicians. Responsibilities include confirming patient information, drawing blood specimens, and maintaining lab supplies. Physical requirements include bending, lifting, and exposure to biohazardous material. High School Diploma or GED required, along with completion of a phlebotomy course.
Job Description
- Job Summary
- Performs basic venipuncture procedures and urine macroscopic analysis. Prepares urine cultures to be sent to laboratory. Draws blood specimens by either venipuncture or micro method. Assists nurses and physicians as needed.
- Essential Functions
- + Confirms patient identification and procedure information for accuracy on requisition.
+ Draws and delivers blood specimens to the appropriate laboratory. + Collects and packages urine samples that are sent to the lab for urine cultures. + Records the patient’s name and identification on each specimen. + Maintains cleanliness, orderliness, and laboratory supplies within work area. + Inventories and orders laboratory supplies. + Performs daily quality control checks for all waived tests performed in the laboratory.
- Physical Requirements
- Stretching, bending, lifting, twisting, squatting, or kneeling is required. May require walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and assisting patients. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Exposure to biohazardous material. Teammates have the responsibility to work in a safe manner.
- Education, Experience and Certifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Must have successfully completed a college or hospital based phlebotomy course.
