Laboratory Assistant I - PRN

ECU Health

About The Outer Banks Hospital

The Outer Banks Hospital is a full-service critical access hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The 21-bed facility is designed to meet the needs of the coastal community, whose year-round population of approximately 35,000 swells to about 350,000 in the summer season. Its campus includes four ORs, a medical/surgical unit, a labor & delivery suite with a dedicated caesarian section OR, a full rehabilitation therapy center, cancer treatment and radiation therapy center, and a 24-hour emergency department.

OBH is fully accredited, provides high quality care in a compassionate environment to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and has been nationally recognized for outstanding patient care.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Assistant processes outpatient test requests.

As a Laboratory Assistant, you will:

• 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. 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.
  
• 6 months experience in a hospital or reference laboratory setting, physician office, outpatient clinic, or other medical setting is preferred.
  
• 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.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terms and medical laboratory tests is preferred.
  
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Good interpersonal skills.
  
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software rapidly.
  
• Ability to follow written procedures, take direction, and assimilate instructions quickly.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities and workload.
  
• Ability to perform detailed work, work with frequent interruptions, multi-task, and problem-solve.
  
• Ability to maintain composure in all situations, including guest, patient, and medical staff interactions and emergencies.

Other Information

• This is a PRN, As Needed position
• Primarily Days (Monday - Friday)
• Required to work other shifts when needed

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.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Samantha Stewart, Recruiter

ECU Health Talent Acquisition