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Laboratory Assistant I - Pathology Clinical Support

Job ID: 972419
Facility: ECU Health Medical Center
Dept: Pathology-Clinical Support
Location: Greenville, NC
FT/PT: Part-Time
Shift: Days
Reg/Temp: Regular
Date Posted: Oct 2, 2024

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Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

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
  • Process specimens for analysis and reference testing
  • With supervision, may perform waived and moderately complex testing
  • May perform chain-of-custody drug collections
  • Perform various other support services for the laboratory as assigned
  • Maintain 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, or higher
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software rapidly

Preferred:

  • 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 
  • Knowledge of medical terms and medical laboratory tests 

 

Phlebotomy certification by ASCP or another nationally recognized certifying agency:

  1. National Healthcare Association (NHA) --Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy Examination (CLPlb)
  2. American Society of Clinical Pathologists-- Phlebotomy Technician Examination [PBT(ASCP)]
  3. International Academy of Phlebotomy Sciences (IAPS)
  4. National Phlebotomy Association (NPA)
  5. American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT)
  6. National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE)
  7. National Phlebotomy Solutions (NPS)
  8. American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  9. Or another national certification as approved by Laboratory Service Line leadership


 

Other Information

  • Part-time (20 hours a week)
  • Monday - Friday (day shift hours varies)
  • Required to work a rotational schedule for every 3rd weekend
  • Required to work rotating holidays 
  • Shift and hours may be adjusted according to staffing and/or workload demands
  • 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 applicant’s 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, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

 

 

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