Laboratory Assistant

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• Hilton Head Medical Center
• Hilton Head, South Carolina
• PRN
  
  

Job Description

Job Summary

Performs routine technical and clerical functions. Performs venipuncture, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; may perform CLIA waived laboratory tests. Responsibilities Performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens, labels tubes and specimen containers, collects specimens and performs simple tests under supervision. Performs phlebotomist duties as assigned.

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Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters teamwork, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

Lab Assistant I/II: High School diploma or equivalent required. Certification as a phlebotomist preferred.

Lab Assistant III: High school diploma or equivalent required. An Associate’s degree in laboratory, chemistry, biology, or medical related field preferred. Certification as a phlebotomist preferred.

Experience: 

Lab Assistant I/II: Must have previous phlebotomy experience – 6 months minimum preferred.

Lab Assistant III: Must have previous phlebotomy experience, 6 months minimum. Leadership experience preferred.

Skills Required

•      Ability to complete blood draws, independently, within six weeks of hire (inpatient and/or outpatient depending upon location, shift, etc.)
•      Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with all personnel of lab/hospital.
•      Manual dexterity, physical health, and visual acuity to perform phlebotomy, accession laboratory specimens, process specimens, and manage any information technology related tasks.
•      Note: the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others, or which impose unique hardships on the organization.
  
  

Novant Health is an equal opportunity employer and conducts all human resource practices in compliance with federal, state and local civil rights and employment legislation. Accordingly, Novant Health considers all applicants for employment equally, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and provides them with an opportunity to progress in the organization consistent with their skills and interests.

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