What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant I position at ECU Health North?
ECU Health
About ECU Health North Hospital
ECU Health North Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited, 204-bed acute bed facility serving Halifax, Northampton and Warren counties in the north-central region of North Carolina. Its service area also reaches into southern Virginia. With more than 600 team members, the hospital offers a broad range of medical and surgical services. It features a 24-hour emergency department and offers advanced diagnostics as well as specialty and primary care.
Position Summary
The Laboratory Assistant I processes outpatient test requests.
As a Laboratory Assistant I, you will:
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Perform venous and capillary collection of blood specimens for analysis and process specimens for analysis and reference testing. With supervision, may perform waived and moderately complex testing and may perform chain-of-custody drug collections. Performs various other support services for the laboratory as assigned. Maintains required documentation to comply with accrediting agencies.
- Perform duties consistent with written procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Support the department in achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.
Minimum Requirements
- High School, Equivalent (GED), or higher
- Completion of a structured phlebotomy training course and clinical rotation is recommended
Preferred:
- 6 months experience in a hospital or reference laboratory setting, physician office, outpatient clinic, or other medical setting
- Phlebotomy certification by ASCP or another nationally recognized certifying agency is preferred:
National Healthcare Association (NHA) -Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy Examination (CLPlb), American Society of Clinical Pathologists- Phlebotomy Technician Examination [PBT(ASCP)], International Academy of Phlebotomy Sciences (IAPS), National Phlebotomy Association (NPA), American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT), National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE), National Phlebotomy Solutions (NPS), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or another national certification as approved by Laboratory Service Line leadership.
Other Information
- 40 hours per week
- Monday - Friday (day shift hours varies)
- Required to work rotational weekends and holidays
- Career Level Availabilities / Growth Opportunities
- Great Benefits
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
