Laboratory Assistant

• Coastal Carolina Medical Center
• Hardeeville, South Carolina
• Full-Time
• Monday-Thursday 12:30 pm-11:00 pm (must be able to work M-F 7a-3:30p during the first month for training and orientation)

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.

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

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: High School diploma or equivalent required.  Certification as a phlebotomist preferred.
      
Experience: Inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy experience is required. Hospital laboratory experience is 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.