Lab Assistant I

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Bertie Hospital

ECU Health Bertie Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 6-bed critical access hospital in Windsor. It is closely affiliated with ECU Health Medical Center and the telemedicine resources of The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. The hospital offers high quality surgical, emergency and diagnostic services, as well as specialty and primary care clinics.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Support Technician processes patient requests for outpatients and outside account patients.

As a Laboratory Support Technician, you will:

• Perform venipuncture (on individuals of all ages), skin puncture (on individuals of all ages), and arterial punctures (on individuals greater than 16 years of age) on outpatients, hospital inpatients and outside account patients

• Prepare specimens from hospital inpatients, outpatients, and outside account patients for clinical and reference laboratory testing

• Maintain required documentation to comply with accrediting agencies

Efficient performance of these duties requires a person with manual dexterity, accuracy of work, mental alertness, and physical endurance. The job requires a neat appearing, pleasant, tactful individual with a sincere interest in others. Must be able to cooperate with others in the team and follow ECU Health and Pathology personnel policies. Must be able to follow directions and work under pressure.

Minimum Requirements

• High School, Equivalent (GED), or higher

Preferred:

• Phlebotomy certification by ASCP or other nationally recognized certifying agency 

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

Other Information

• This is a PRN, As Needed position

• Shift Varies (may be required to work days, evenings, nights, weekends)

• Careel Level Availabilities / Growth Opportunities

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Samantha Stewart, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition