Tidelands Health·Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Perform specimen collection, including venipuncture and capillary draws, and conduct waived point-of-care testing. Manage pre-analytical and post-analytical processing of lab specimens while ensuring proper equipment calibration and documentation.
Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)
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A Brief Overview This role has a dual reporting structure and thus requires effective and clear communication among supervisors and clinic departments.
Presents patient with an ABN and explains why the test is non-covered.
Performs specimen collection, including venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection, and culture receipt.
Demonstrates proper infection control.
Demonstrates proper patient identification.
Performs proper and prompt preparation of specimen for transport.
Performs proper drug screen collection and processing, including chain of custody.
Performs waived point of care (POC) testing, including proper documentation of calibration and quality control.
Performs proper pre-analytical and post-analytical processing of lab specimens.
Answers lab phones and responds to questions.
Demonstrates ability to recognize emergent conditions and react appropriately.
Provides services in a professional and patient centered manner.
Actively participates in lab process improvement project.
Responsible for reconciling the interface to properly reconcile lab results.
Ensures reconciliation of all lab orders within the computer system.
Ensures that all lab equipment is calibrated appropriately and that all lab related logs and manuals are kept current.
Physical Demand Light Physical Demand The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.
Requires a high school diploma and a valid phlebotomy or medical laboratory technician certification. Preferred qualifications include an associate degree in Medical Lab Technology and at least one year of clinical patient care experience.
Market context
In South Carolina, Clinic Laboratory Assistant II roles are typically sought in outpatient and clinic settings that need reliable specimen handling and patient-facing support. Competition often centers on candidates with a valid phlebotomy or medical laboratory technician certification, plus clinical experience and an associate degree in Medical Lab Technology. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare the posting with your credentials, then highlight any hands-on patient care and lab workflow experience in your application.