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Lab Assistant - 1202 - PRN

Wilmington Health PLLC·Wilmington, North Carolina

Unknown·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 12 days ago
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About the role

Perform various diagnostic tests, collect patient specimens via venipuncture and other methods, and analyze samples using hematology analyzers. Maintain lab supplies, record environmental logs, and utilize LIS and EMR systems for data entry and result reporting.

About Wilmington Health

Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

  • Ability to perform any or all of the following tests/duties: 1. Urinalysis 2. Rapid Strep 3. Mono 4. Flu 5. RSV 6. Accucheck 7. Urine Pregnancy 8. Lead 9. T. Bilirubin 10. ISTAT 11. Affirm VP III 12. Alere Triage
  • Perform finger sticks, heel sticks, and venipuncture to obtain specimens for testing
  • Analyze patient specimens on hematology analyzer
  • Prepare specimens and paperwork to be sent to LabCorp, NHRMC, OMH, or main lab
  • Collection and mailing of PKU and sickle cell filter paper test to the state laboratory
  • Instruct patients on correct procedures for collecting clean catch urine specimens
  • Prepare specimens for microscopic review
  • Set up and read ESR’s
  • Sending appropriate letters to parents when children need to repeat PKU, sickle cell, and/or lead testing
  • Keep lab supplies stocked
  • Analyze samples for proficiency testing
  • Oversee operation of lab in and communicate appropriately with site manager and lab manager
  • Bring critical lab results to attention of providers
  • Check temps in fridge, room, incubator, freezer, humidity, and record in logbook
  • Correctly package and have ready to transport any bio-hazard materials used in lab
  • Run controls of newly opened kits, i.e. strep, mono, urine, pregnancy, flu, RSV per package insert
  • Clean lab counters daily and when spills occur and record on cleaning calendar
  • Prepare control data to be sent for monthly evaluation and peer-group comparison
  • Utilize Orchard LIS system for lab order entry, result entry, patient inquiry, editing results or orders
  • Utilize EMR and EPM for appropriate lab needs
  • All other duties as assigned by Lab Manager

Other Duties

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred

ADA Physical Demands

Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs/day)

Physical Demand

Required?

Frequency

Standing

Continuously

Sitting

Frequently

Walking

Frequently

Kneeling/Crouching

Rarely

Lifting

Occasionally

Lab Assistant Competencies

General

1. Customer Service 2. Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibility 3. Teamwork/Process Focus 4. Dependability/Punctuality 5. Interpersonal Relationships/Communication 6. Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving 7. Quality/Quantity 8. Initiative 9. Safety/Housekeeping 10. Organizational Skills/Time Management

Department Specific

1. Specimen Collection 2. Procedures 3. Interview/Communication Skills 4. Computer Skills 5. Documentation 6. Equipment maintenance

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position. Candidates should possess competencies in specimen collection, computer skills, and professional communication.

  • high school
  • Quality Control
  • Customer Service
  • Documentation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Venipuncture
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient Instruction
  • Laboratory Information Systems
  • Urinalysis
  • Hematology Analysis
  • Bio-hazard Handling
  • EMR/EPM

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina
Posted
Jul 15, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Wilmington Health PLLC

Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty clinic with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way,...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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