Description

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Summary:
Assists the Medical Technologists and Technicians in a variety of pre-analytical, analytical, and post analytical procedures. Primary duties include monitoring the pneumatic tube system and other established routes of specimen entry into the laboratory. Processing and distributing specimens to various departments, performing clerical duties by entering physician orders into the LIS system, prioritizing, and combining orders appropriately, and answering telephones. Operates, monitors, and maintains basic laboratory equipment. Assists in centrifugation of specimens, loading samples for analysis, performing manual testing, documentation of critical values, issuing blood products, urine culture setups, inventory management, and stocking as well as maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Responsibilities:

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant provides accurate and timely laboratory services for the patients, other laboratory personnel, nursing staff and medical staff of the hospital, as well as outside agencies affiliated to the hospital such as home health agencies, nursing homes, and physician offices.

Other information:
EDUCATION

• High School Graduate or equivalent

• Experience in a hospital setting or high patient volume clinical setting. In lieu of experience, a candidate who has completed a phlebotomy program or at least 3 months of a CLS program may be considered.

• Not Required

OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic computer skills. Strong communication, cooperation, and teamwork skills. 
• Customer focused. 

• Due to indirect or direct contact, you may be at risk for exposure to tuberculosis, blood borne pathogens (which includes HIV and Hepatitis B), and/or other potentially infectious diseases. Exposure to various chemical hazards. Frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning). Sufficient noise and interruptions to cause distraction and stress.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Walking and standing throughout entire shift. High finger and manual dexterity. High color discrimination. Ability to do moderate lifting 50lbs and carry 25 pounds. Responsible for lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Laboratory

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $17.23 - $19.82 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No